New research by Boot UK reveals the benefit of mums protecting themselves against cold and flu
Mums
could gain five extra days this winter if they took steps to protect
themselves from cold and flu according to new research. by Boots UK. Last winter 62% of mums had up to three colds resulting
in an average of five days being lost to feeling under the weather
with the sniffles.
could gain five extra days this winter if they took steps to protect
themselves from cold and flu according to new research. by Boots UK. Last winter 62% of mums had up to three colds resulting
in an average of five days being lost to feeling under the weather
with the sniffles.
The
research highlights we are a nation resigned to coming down with a
cold with 55% of mums admitting they do not do anything to help
prevent getting a cold or the flu in the first place and 75%
believing catching a cold or flu is an inevitability of the winter
season. Only a third (32%) have had a winter flu vaccination to try
and keep themselves protected from flu during the winter.
research highlights we are a nation resigned to coming down with a
cold with 55% of mums admitting they do not do anything to help
prevent getting a cold or the flu in the first place and 75%
believing catching a cold or flu is an inevitability of the winter
season. Only a third (32%) have had a winter flu vaccination to try
and keep themselves protected from flu during the winter.
Everyone
wants to make the most of winter and the results show that if mums
could recapture the time lost to cold and flu last year, 44% would
spend the time doing something fun with their kids, 36% would indulge
in little more me time while a third (30%) would spend time with
their partner.
wants to make the most of winter and the results show that if mums
could recapture the time lost to cold and flu last year, 44% would
spend the time doing something fun with their kids, 36% would indulge
in little more me time while a third (30%) would spend time with
their partner.
Deepa
Songara, Boots UK flu pharmacist says: “During the winter months,
as we spend more time inside it is easy for cold and flu germs to be
passed from one person to another. This is especially true for mums
as the research found that on average, they interact with 11
different people each day
Songara, Boots UK flu pharmacist says: “During the winter months,
as we spend more time inside it is easy for cold and flu germs to be
passed from one person to another. This is especially true for mums
as the research found that on average, they interact with 11
different people each day
so it
is important they take steps to stay well this winter – not only to
protect themselves but also to help prevent other members of their
family catching their cold or flu.”
is important they take steps to stay well this winter – not only to
protect themselves but also to help prevent other members of their
family catching their cold or flu.”
Over
half of mums surveyed (51%) thought that they had caught their cold
from their child, a third (33%) believed their colleagues were
responsible and 29% believe they passed their germs onto other
members of their family.
half of mums surveyed (51%) thought that they had caught their cold
from their child, a third (33%) believed their colleagues were
responsible and 29% believe they passed their germs onto other
members of their family.
Nearly
a fifth (18%) have taken time off work due to a cold, plus a quarter
(25%) missed out on social occasions with friends and 27% missed out
on spending time with their children.
a fifth (18%) have taken time off work due to a cold, plus a quarter
(25%) missed out on social occasions with friends and 27% missed out
on spending time with their children.
Deepa
Songara, Boots flu pharmacist continues: “It is a common
misconception that catching a cold or the flu comes part and parcel
with the winter period. If you’re struggling to eat a healthy
balanced diet, try supplementing your diet with vitamin C to help
maintain a healthy immune system. Also by using a cold and flu
defence nasal spray or considering a flu jab, Mums (or Dads!) can
prepare for the winter months and gain back valuable extra time so
they can make the most of winter.”
Songara, Boots flu pharmacist continues: “It is a common
misconception that catching a cold or the flu comes part and parcel
with the winter period. If you’re struggling to eat a healthy
balanced diet, try supplementing your diet with vitamin C to help
maintain a healthy immune system. Also by using a cold and flu
defence nasal spray or considering a flu jab, Mums (or Dads!) can
prepare for the winter months and gain back valuable extra time so
they can make the most of winter.”
Deepa Songara, Boots flu
pharmacist top tips for staying well this winter:
pharmacist top tips for staying well this winter:
-
Always
keeping your hands clean and germ-free by washing thoroughly with
soap and water, especially before meals, and using an anti-bacterial
gel or foam; a good vitamin C supplement to help support your immune
system; and using an anti-viral nasal spray clinically proven to
reduce the risk of catching colds or the flu
-
For
busy parents always on the go, a Winter flu vaccination can help
prevent catching flu and spreading it amongst the family -
Talk
to your pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as they
will be able to advise you on the options available
With
so many winter bugs flying round, to help you stay well this winter
Boots UK has launched the NEW
1,2,3
to Winter Wellness pack
(£12.99) which includes the Winter Flu Jab Service along with a gel
nasal spray and vitamin C tablets at no extra cost (subject to
availability):
so many winter bugs flying round, to help you stay well this winter
Boots UK has launched the NEW
1,2,3
to Winter Wellness pack
(£12.99) which includes the Winter Flu Jab Service along with a gel
nasal spray and vitamin C tablets at no extra cost (subject to
availability):
-
Boots
Winter Flu Jab Service
is here to help protect you against flu. -
Boots
Pharmaceuticals Cold Defence Nasal Spray
–
a gel nasal spray which has a clinically proven antiviral effect on
the cold virus and can help reduce the risk of catching a cold.
Suitable for children from one year and suitable for use during
pregnancy and breastfeeding.
-
Boots
Pharmaceuticals Vitamin C 200mg 30 tablets
– vitamin C can help maintain a healthy immune system. Suitable
for adults and children over the age of 12.
The
1,2,3
to Winter Wellness pack
is available from now until early 2015. For further advice on
helping keep seasonal sniffles at bay and how to manage symptoms
should winter illness set in, talk to your local pharmacist.
1,2,3
to Winter Wellness pack
is available from now until early 2015. For further advice on
helping keep seasonal sniffles at bay and how to manage symptoms
should winter illness set in, talk to your local pharmacist.
