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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Sarah Phillips

Get your jabs, don’t oversleep, don’t be too keen to go to work: GPs’ tips for battling winter illnesses

An illustration of a woman blowing her nose in bed alongside an image of a nasal inhaler and packets of tablets.

As the weather cools, along come colds, the flu and a plethora of other bugs, often transmitted through public transport or small children. Such seasonal delights are already troubling Britain. And then there are the mental health challenges associated with this time of year. How can you avoid spending the next few months feeling unwell? Here, GPs give their advice on the best ways to stay healthy in the winter.

Take care of the fundamentals

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