Keeping Coughs and Colds at Bay

The best way to avoid the worst cold symptoms is to not catch a cold in the first place. Some keys to preventing the onset of a cold include: washing your hands often; disinfecting communal items such as bench tops, dishes, and doorknobs; staying away from those with colds; getting plenty of rest during the cold season; and coughing and sneezing into your elbow or a disposable tissue.

Since you can't always avoid a cold, you need to act quickly as soon as you detect the first symptoms. The most important steps to keep a cold at bay are to get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and relax. Most colds are uncomfortable but not dangerous to your overall health. In most cases, colds will clear up on their own in 1-2 weeks.

Of course, if you have any symptoms at all that look like COVID-19, you need to get tested at the Yass Drive Through Clinic at 1-3 MacDonald St, Yass. There’s no need to book an appointment, but do call the following number to register: 1800 318 248.

In terms of the common cold, the following is a favourite chicken soup recipe designed to soothe sore throats and nourish the body.

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