How To Avoid Becoming Sick 101

All this talk about meningitis has really put an itch in my throat. With that being said, it’s time to give some tips on how to stay germ free. 
Tip #1 is to always wash your hands! I’m not talking about when you go to the bathroom (if you are not washing your hands there, you’re just nasty). As you walk around campus, you are constantly touching door handles and typing on the same keyboards as the students from last semester. With that being said, you guys should be washing your hands when you enter and exit a new building. Especially if you’ve touched a lot of surfaces that are used by others. 
Tip #2 is one of my specialties, so this one is very optional. Keep a bottle a NyQuil in your cabinet! If you are feeling a slight tickle in your throat in the morning, you can take a small swig to prevent getting sick later. In my case, it has stopped many future sick days. 
The last tip that I’ll be providing is to keep Vitamin C running through your body. Vitamin C is very good for the immune system and can aid in fighting off bacteria. A lot of people I know drink this powdered Vitamin C drink by the name of ‘Emergen-C’ that helps as well. The point of this tip is, whether it be an orange or orange juice, it’s good to have some in your system. Especially if you notice everyone around you is coughing and sneezing. 
These are just a few tips to help you be successful and keep the germs away. You should definitely be doing all three of these and you’ll be much more effective in fighting off those germs.