There are steps you can take, however, to reduce the risk of getting sick when spending time with family and friends. Vaccinations play a big role in preventing holiday illness, according to Probst. Eating "fresh and properly prepared food" can help to reduce the risk of stomach bugs or food poisoning, a doctor advised. Jesus Lizarzaburu, MD, a family physician with TPMG Grafton Family Medicine in Yorktown, Virginia, also recommends taking vitamin C a few weeks before the holiday season starts to help prevent sickness. Original article source: 6 ways to prevent holiday illness: Ask a doctor

Source: Fox News November 25, 2024 13:01 UTC