The flu can act badly for your family, having as consequences missed work and school, for long weeks- as it is passed back and forth between the members of one family. And when you finally think that you got rid of it, another infected person comes and the cycle is repeated.

From all, the most obvious way to protect the family is the flu vaccination. The elderly persons especially are recommended to receive it permanently, the children can have it done from the age of 6 months and older. Beside vaccination there are many other ways to prevent cold and the flu to come into your house.

One of the factors that protects us is our body immunity and strength. Make sure that you and your family have enough of Vitamin C, fluids and exercises. Also it wouldn't be bad starting to take a vitamin supplement or to eat foods rich in vitamins during the flu season.

Another way to protect from flu is cleanliness - try to wash your hands often with soap and warm water, particularly when getting back from shopping, office where a lot of hands touched those things that you touched too. The virus can be spread by a person who is not necessarily sick with flu. Always clean the upper part of the cans and/or bottles you might drink from.

Avoid crowded places with inadequate ventilation during the cold season. By limiting your vulnerability to other people, at the same time you limit your vulnerability to the flu virus