Why Are Vulnerable People Sick During Transition Season?

Various infectious diseases overshadow the community during the transition season.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – During the transition season, people are more susceptible to infection disease. Dr I Made Saputra said, when temperatures are cold, the air tends to have low humidity or is dry.

This condition makes it easier for the virus to move places. System immune works weaker in cold temperatures.

“As a result, it is easier for the virus to infect the body,” the doctor from Pondok Indah Hospital, Jakarta, told Among in Jakarta, on Friday.

In order not to be susceptible to infection, Made suggested to eat more high-nutritious foods, including increasing fruit and vegetables. In addition, meet daily fluid needs and adopt clean and healthy living habits, for example, diligently washing your hands.

On a different occasion, health expert Dr. Mesty Ariotedjo Juanda said, to help increase immunity, food intake needs to be considered.

“You can meet your intake of vitamin C through foods such as water guava, tomatoes, oranges, then zinc from milk, meat, salmon and cheese, and iron, for example from red meat, eggs and milk,” he said.

In the current Covid-19 pandemic, according to Mesty, people should always apply health protocols. Always wear a mask, wash your hands regularly with soap or apply hand sanitizer, and keep your distance when in public.

“Especially now that it is the time of pandemics. Health protocols should be strictly enforced, do not forget to wear masks when going to public places,” said Mesty.

Another thing to note, do regular physical activity for about 30 minutes per day five times a week. Getting enough sleep and managing stress are also important.

For the treatment of viral infections depending on the type of infection experienced by the patient. Some viral infections, for example viral infections of the respiratory and digestive systems, generally do not require medication because the symptoms will go away on their own.

As a precaution, according to Mesty, take care immunity very important. One way to maintain immunity is with a vaccine which is needed to stimulate a person’s immune system.

source: Between

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