While there’s no cure or magic bullet for the flu, there are plenty of measures you can take that can lower the chances that you will get it. The best thing you can do in terms of prevention is to get your flu shot. Of course, even if you follow all of these steps you can still get it. However, chances are you will rebound from the flu faster.

It can take up to a week to fully recover from the flu, so make sure you don’t push yourself too much if you do end up getting it. Take time off work and really take care of your body. Rest when you’re tired and make sure to eat plenty of healthy meals to give your body’s immune system the nutrients it needs to fight off the infection. Most of all, try not to stress. Stress can actually make your symptoms worse and can make it more likely that you get the flu. Instead, take it day-by-day and just remain aware of what is going on around you.