Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to prevent the flu

Every year, millions of people get sick from the flu. The virus causes symptoms such as fever, body aches, sore throat, runny nose and cough. Mayo Clinic experts say the best way to protect yourself from contracting the flu is to get a flu vaccine. But there are other precautions you can take to further increase your odds of staying healthy during flu season.

In this Mayo Clinic Minute, reporter Vivien Williams talks to Dr. Vandana Bhide about three tips to help prevent the flu.

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Cliff Bardelli, an exercise specialist at the Sewall Healthy Living Center at Sharp Coronado Hospital, demonstrates exercises to help prevent back pain.

“When you have a strong back, your body is more able to withstand the unexpected. Strengthening the muscles in your core and back stabilize the spine so the rest of your body can move more safely and efficiently,” explains Bardelli.

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