It’s officially October, which means that Halloween’s just around the corner. But, unfortunately, another, much-less-exciting event is on the horizon as well. That’s right, flu season. Each fall, we dread getting the flu, do our best to stay healthy, and avoid our unlucky, sick friends like the plague (no pun intended). Yet, no matter how hard you try to steer clear of germs, they can still find their way to you. To help you prepare, we’ve gathered 6 flu season essentials. Stocking up on these now will make flu season just a little easier.
Alka Seltzer
Alka Seltzer is good to keep around no matter what time of year it is. As soon as you feel a cold or the flu coming on, pop one of these tablets in water and let the fizzing goodness cure you. You’ll delay or stop the symptoms in their tracks. If the flu’s already hit you, the Severe Congestion and Cough variety of Alka Seltzer can help you get your symptoms in check.
Dayquil/Nyquil
Nothing gets you through flu season like a good supply of medicine. Dayquil and Nyquil work as a system, relieving pesky symptoms, including cough, congestion, and fever. Taking them together speeds up the duration of your flu and puts you on the path to recovery quickly.
Nasal Drops
Next on our list of flu season essentials is nasal drops. They provide immediate relief from congestion and nasal inflammation while soothing dryness that goes along with constant nose-blowing. We suggest keeping Ayr Saline Nasal Drops or Vicks Sinex 12 Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray close by all season long.
Kleenex
During flu season, you go through tissues faster than you can say “Bless you!” We recommend buying in bulk so that you’re never out of Kleenex when you need it the most. Just be sure to wash your hands after each time you blow your nose to keep from spreading germs!
Humidifier
When you’re sick, cool dry air is the enemy because it dries out your sinuses even further. Investing in a good humidifier early on will help the rest of flu season run smoothly. Humidifiers slowly release aromatic vapors into the air and let you breathe just a little more easily. We suggest picking up a few refill pads while you’re at it.
Vicks VapoRub
The easiest way you can help yourself during times of sickness is to rest. But, constant coughing and congestion often get in the way. Nip it in the bud by applying Vicks VapoRub to your chest before you sleep. You can also use it for muscle aches during the rest of the year!
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