Declare germ warfare this cold season
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The best way to avoid catching cold is to avoid people during the initial three days of their colds. At the first signal of a cold, a combination of antihistamine and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug should be taken. Vitamin C has been proven to reduce the severity of symptoms.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1998
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Staying healthy on the road or in the air
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Vacationers can stay healthy while travelling provided they maintain their routine immunizations and learn how to ease and handle the impact of jet lag. Dehydration can be prevented by drinking plenty of water while on the plane and avoiding alcohol, tea and coffee.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1998
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Tips for trips
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A description is presented of safeguards to health which should be undertaken before embarking on foreign travel. Issues discussed include first aid and medications, vaccinations, jet lag and travel sickness.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 2000
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