The long and fast-spreading Covid-19 epidemic makes people panic, but currently many cases are still not fully aware of the importance of prevention as well as measures to prevent Covid-19 infection. -19 star properly and safely. Besides complying with the 5K safety measures of the Ministry of Health, it is also extremely important for us to strengthen the body's immune system, especially during this period.
So what is the body's immune system? In fact, our body always has a natural shield to protect the body against invading viruses and bacteria, it is called the immune system. The immune system helps the body to prevent and neutralize harmful viruses to the body, the weaker the immune system, the higher the risk of infection. Therefore, in order to limit the possibility of infection, the essential thing to do is to improve and strengthen our internal forces, strengthen the body's internal resistance, and also strengthen our internal immune system.
In addition, with the current developments, most countries have been implementing the plan of "living with the epidemic", so vaccination is one of the prerequisites to help us return to a "normal" life. new” in the safest way. Just like vaccines that help prevent other infectious diseases, Covid-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity against the virus that causes Covid-19 as well as help reduce serious complications and sequelae. and die in the unfortunate event that we get infected.
Thus, it can be said that strengthening the body's immune system and implementing vaccination are effective and necessary measures to be able to create for our body a "steel shield" to protect ourselves from the outside. in. Here, let's learn some methods to improve the body's immunity and what should we do if we are unfortunately infected with Covid-19?
1. What to do to improve the immune system ?
We need enough sleep (at least 7 hours of sleep)
Enough rest helps the body restore energy, the immune system is also strengthened. An energetic body will help us resist better.
Ensuring sleep for workers – Source of garment factory Vinatex Bac Lieu
Have a scientific diet and ensure adequate nutrition
+ Eat 3 main meals, absolutely do not skip meals
+ Add protein-rich foods to meals
+ Add foods rich in vitamins and minerals
Ensuring nutrition for employees participating in production – Source: Vinatex Kien Giang garment factory
+ Add vegetables, tubers, spices with many phytochemicals and essential oils
+ Add nutritional products rich in energy and protein to promote health
+ Drink lots of water, especially warm water
+ Eat a variety of foods, absolutely do not diet.
+ Always ensure food hygiene and safety.
+ Limit alcohol, and fried foods. These foods can inhibit antibodies and reduce the body's immunity.
Outdoor exercise and sunbathing
The Covid-19 virus adapts and develops quickly in the winter, the suitable temperature for the virus to develop is below 200C. Therefore, some experts recommend that we go outdoors, limit the use of air conditioning, an air-conditioned environment is a favorable environment for the virus to develop, along with 15 to 30 minutes of sun exposure in the morning. Light helps the body boost vitamin D to build our immunity.
Strengthening outdoor sports activities – Source: Vinatex Can Tho garment factory
Take respiratory hygiene measures such as nasopharynx and nasal passages
It is necessary to gargle with salt water or mouthwash after going out, along with rinsing the nose with saline solution. The virus when entering the body will not be able to immediately enter the lungs, but will stick to the nasopharynx and nasal cavity within the first 07 days, so we clean these parts to help eliminate the Virus if unfortunately infected by the Virus. infected.
Shower and wash your face with warm water
The Covid-19 virus does not adapt to a hot environment, so bathing and washing your face with warm water will help minimize the Virus clinging and growing on our skin. Research also shows that if you take a hot bath 4 or more times per week, your virus infection rate can be reduced by 60%.
Finally, we need to have a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly and do a good 5k to protect ourselves and those around us.
Strengthening physical training and sports – Source: Vinatex Bac Lieu garment factory
Make sure to keep your distance in the dining area- Source: Vinatex Bac Lieu garment factory
Implement 5k measures anytime, anywhere - Source: Vinatex Bac Lieu garment factory
2.Vaccine is an essential measure to prevent Covid-19
Vaccination is a way to create antibodies for the body to prevent infection of the virus. Vinatex Southern Textile and Garment Corporation has been speeding up the vaccination work for all employees. This is one of the necessary tasks so that employees can feel secure when returning to work.
Southern Textile and Garment Corporation organizes vaccination for workers
The key to prevention is to control human-to-human transmission. When vaccinated, people who are fully vaccinated with two doses will be able to resist the virus at a certain rate or if infected, they will have milder symptoms than people who do not receive the vaccine. But it should be noted that the virus does not infect the body of a person who injects 2 full shots, but can still infect others through that person as an intermediary. And in the current period, the number of people who are fully vaccinated with 2 vaccines is still quite limited, so compliance with 5k measures is a must to limit the risk of spread.
3. What to do when you find yourself infected with Covid-19?
When Detecting Symptoms:
Corona virus (Covid-19, SARS CoV-2) is a new variant of the SARS Virus that causes acute infection with respiratory symptoms.
According to statistics, about 80% of infected patients are mild. Patients are almost asymptomatic or have a few symptoms of respiratory tract inflammation in the form of:
Some symptoms of Covid-19 infection
Infected people can have mild to severe symptoms. People who are older or have chronic medical conditions such as lung disease, heart disease, diabetes or immune problems have a higher risk of infection and a higher level of health hazards.
As soon as you find out that you are infected, what to do ?
+ Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use a sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
+ Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
+ Try to stay in a separate room and away from other people and pets in the house as much as possible. If possible, we should use our own restroom. If you need to be around other people or animals inside or outside the home, wear a mask.
+ Notify close contacts that they may have been exposed to Covid-19. An infected person can spread Covid-19 starting 48 hours (or 2 days) before he or she has any symptoms or tests positive. By notifying close contacts that they may have been exposed to Covid-19, we are helping to protect everyone.
+ Wear a mask to prevent nasopharyngeal secretions from spreading into the environment (Coughing, sneezing, talking must still wear a mask). Change mask every 4 hours.
+ Immediately notify the Epidemic Prevention Department of the nearest medical unit or center and follow the instructions.
And the important thing is to be really calm, fear, anxiety, and misperception about the disease are a psychological factor that contributes to a bad influence in the treatment of Covid-19.
Hopefully the above sharing will help everyone to better understand the prevention of sars cov 2 virus. Please share with family and friends around you to protect your own health together and protect yourself and your family. community okay. Hope we all get over the pandemic soon.
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