The Winter Blues

So for those of us who have allergies to egg, you have probably been told the same thing I have in regards to the flu vaccine: Don't do it!

In fact, I was told that they would have to do it in hospital with the epipen at the ready but even then it still wasn't recommended as the risk was too great.

About two weeks ago I lost my voice to a virus based just in my throat, which sucked but I got my voice back. 

I had a shift at work at the start of the week and as I work in retail, I am in constant contact with members of the public. As it is cold and flu season the common conversation goes like this;

Me: Good Morning/Afternoon, how are you today?

Customer: Oh pretty bad

Me: That's no good

Customer: Yeah I've got the flu/a cold

Me (internally): SO WHY ARE YOU OUT HERE INFECTING ME!

Seriously though, I cannot understand how people with the flu think it is okay to come out into a public place and infect everyone with their germs. 

Due to my allergies, eczema and the fact that I only just got my voice back, my immune system was compromised and I now have a cold. 

Which brings me to a few questions. 1) How can those with more susceptible immune systems cope? 

2) What are the best ways to deal with a cold?

So here are a few answers based off my personal experience

1) Wash your hands regularly and try not to do things like bite your nails or touch your face. 

2) Codral Cold and Flu tablets, Lemsip, Panadol, vaporub etc are all great but I also love the more natural remedies such as; garlic, onions, eucalyptus, lemon and honey, plenty of water and rest. 

Let me know how you fare during the winter blues and how you deal with sickness in your household! New post coming on Friday so keep an eye out!