During the peak influenza season, all kidney patients should know these 5 prevention tips!

01. Pay attention to protection

Do not go out unless necessary. If you need to go out, especially to crowded places such as hospitals and supermarkets, or take public transportation such as subways and buses, you must wear a mask correctly throughout the whole process (if the mouth and nose are not covered, or the mask is damaged, etc.). Dialysis patients should also wear a mask throughout the dialysis process in the hospital.

02. Develop good personal habits

If you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or towel; wash your hands or disinfect your hands in time when you go out and come home, touch public facilities such as elevator buttons and door handles, or after coughing or sneezing, and never touch your mouth and nose directly; when you stay at home for a long time, you should open windows frequently to ventilate and keep the indoor air circulating.

03. Maintain healthy living habits

Such as getting enough sleep, regular physical exercise , etc., to enhance physical fitness, improve body resistance and reduce the risk of infection.

04. Improve nutrition

A balanced diet and adequate protein, vitamin C, etc. should be supplemented to improve immunity. Especially for those with poor immunity, malnutrition, low protein, and anemia, they should be actively corrected.

05. Get a flu shot

This is the most effective measure to prevent influenza and reduce the risk of severe illness. Kidney patients can go to their local CDC to learn about and get vaccinated.