6 Winter Safety Tips You May Not Know

It may not be winter is some areas of the world but if it is in your place, here is a guest post you need to read.





When weather turns cold and icy, people immediately talk about how the roads are difficult to navigate. It is also common to talk about stocking up the pantry to prevent the need to get out for several days. However here are 6 winter safety tips you may not know that will keep you healthy through the season.


Stay Vaccinated


If you want the best chance to stay healthy, get your vaccines. The flu and pneumo vaccination will protect you from a couple of the flu strains, pneumonia, meningitis, and septicemia. These vaccines are strongly recommended for everyone over the age of 65, but they are also ideal for people who have lower immune systems. You want to make sure that you get it early enough to allow it to take full effect before winter hits.


Keep your Hands Clean


Germs are passed from your hands more than any other part of your body. You want to make sure you wash your hands and keep any surfaces you touch clean. If there is an illness circling through your office, consider wearing latex gloves and a mask when you are in the common areas. You can buy the best quality gloves from online stores such as Glove Club. Having a bottle of Lysol or antibacterial cleaner at your desk will also help prevent the spreading of bacteria.


Stay Active


Do not let the cold weather to prevent you from getting active. When you are sitting still, you prevent your blood from circulating properly. In addition to the possibilities of blood clots forming, you may also find your fingers and toes becoming cold. It is best to at least get up and move around your house every hour, or consider purchasing some fitness videos to give your immune system a boost.


Outdoor Winter Safety


It may be impossible for you to prevent going outside when the weather is bad. You will want to make sure that you stay safe regardless of the weather. Everyone knows to make sure you wear gloves, hat, and layers. However, it is not commonly known that people should wear several thin layers to stay warm. Instead of wearing a long sleeve shirt and a sweatshirt, consider wearing a fitted long-sleeve shirt, regular shirt over it, and then your coat. In addition, plan your routes so that you can walk where it is well lit and if possible, has wind blocks.


Take Caution with Heat Sources


To help save on electricity bills, candles, heated blankets, and space heaters are very popular during the winter. Unfortunately, this also leads to house fires because people forget to turn the heaters off or extinguish the candles. It is also a very good idea to have your chimney cleaned in the fall in preparation to winter. You want to make sure there is enough ventilation to prevent the toxic gas from building up in your home. Finally, you want to make sure that you have your electric blanket checked every few years and replace it if there appears to be any damage.

Check on your Neighbors  

Finally, it is easy to forget that others need to be checked on when the weather hits the extremes. It only takes a moment to go over to their house and make sure everyone inside is warm. When you keep up good relations with your neighbors, you can prevent getting out when you are ill. When you are shopping for supplies, find out if your neighbors need anything. When you are sick, instead of subjecting others to your germs, see if your neighbors can help by picking up your groceries.


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