Tar Heels reveal their tips for fighting the flu –

UNC first-year human development and family sciences major Rori Hammond said She has been sick about five times this semester, although her mild symptoms are much more forgiving than those some of her fellow students have struggled with.

“When I get sick, I feel like it’s kind of an endgame,” she says said. “I popped a lot Emergen-C and go to class.”

Although Hammond said She doesn’t have a specific strategy to prevent illness, she tries Maintain healthy habits like healthy eating and plenty of fluids.

“I’m going to try to take vitamins, which is so unlike me, but anything to avoid getting really sick here,” she says said.

Amy SaulsDirector of Pharmacy and Professional Services at Campus Health, also said Proper hydration and rest is an important step to recovery that busy students tend to forget.

you too noted that vitamin supplementation – particularly vitamin C – may help reduce the severity of the disease, but the evidence for this is inconclusive.

When it comes to vaccination, Camarena said that UNC tends to follow through. So far this semester, Campus Health has administered over 4,000 flu vaccines.

Saul’s also noted that the community appears to be standing up for each other during this time.

“When Michelle and I are at vaccination clinics, etc., I often hear people say, ‘You know, I get this for everyone around me too,'” she says said. “So that’s what I’ve seen over the years and what always encourages me — that Tar Heels take care of each other.”

UNC students can receive their flu vaccine at the student pharmacy, the Campus Health pharmacy or at various walk-in clinics across campus without an appointment.

Healthy heels Vending machines stocking common over-the-counter medications are also available at Carolina Union and other locations on campus.

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