1) Flu Vaccine - The CDC expects the flu season to continue for several weeks, according to their website: www.cdc.gov/flu/ And they recommend getting vaccinated, if you haven't already, despite the low effectiveness against H3N2, which is apparently most prevalent strain this season.
2) Ask your Doctor about Antiviral Medications - If you do get the flu, the CDC further recommends pursuing a prescription Antiviral Drug like Tamiflu or Relenza, especially if you are at risk for getting serious complications from the flu. Ask your doctor what is best for you.
3) Keep noses Warm - The results from a team of researchers at Yale, determined that our immune system becomes weaker in a cold nose, giving the Rhinovirus (most frequent cause of the common cold) more opportunity to replicate. The BBC spoke with Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, who recommended keeping your nose warm and avoiding cold air in your nasal cavity: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30685732
So bundle up with scarves when heading out on cold days!
