COUGHS on the train, sniffles in the office and people complaining of a sore throat – it’s that time of year, again. Whether you have been hit with Covid, flu, respiratory syncytial virus or norovirus, winter bugs are rife. Cases of all four illnesses have surged in recent weeks, and experts warn we are hurtling towards a winter “quadruple-demic”, with infections predicted to skyrocket over Christmas.
That’s not to mention the common cold , which, although milder, wreaks havoc on millions of us every winter. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to boost your immune system and keep those pesky bugs at bay. Dr Chun Tang, GP at Pall Mall Medical, tells Sun on Sunday Health: “There really are ways to improve your immune system and keep it in its best shape.
Read More on Health “It’s less about making it impossible to get ill and more about helping your immune system to work more effectively so that it can easily fight illnesses. “Boosting your immune system helps it stay ready to handle winter bugs such as flu, norovirus Covid and the common cold. “When it’s in good shape, it’s better at spotting and fighting these viruses, which can help prevent you from getting ill or at least make any illness milder and shorter.
” From yoghurt bowls to comedy nights, here’s his top 16 tips. Most read in Health 1. TAKE A NAP Getting warm and snuggly under your duvet when it’s cold outside could actually be beneficial for your health, Dr Tang says.
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