How to stay vigorous during resit week

Are you heading to college for the first time this year? If so, congratulations on securing your place.

First comes Freshers Week, where the university should give you an amazing welcome. Hopefully, you’ll meet and socialize with lots of novel people, join clubs and societies, get used to the university lifestyle, learn about your course, and more.

The possibilities are endless, so try not to miss out. But Freshers Week is also a time for infectious diseases to spread, so you need to protect yourself and others to make sure you have a good time.

There will be a ton of events, parties, offers, and invitations. Sleep may be the last thing on your “to do” list, but make time for it. Lack of sleep can weaken your immune system: research shows People who don’t get enough sleep – or don’t get enough good quality sleep – are more likely to fall ill after being exposed to a virus like the common cool. Sleep deprivation can also delay recovery from illness, which could limit your style during your first few weeks at university.

For some students, alcohol may play a major role in their first week of college, but a terrible hangover can ruin the fun. Know your limitationsdrink a glass of water after every drink and say “no” when you’ve had enough – or when you don’t want to drink at all. Excessive drinking can weaken your immune system, and if you take it too far, alcohol poisoning can be awful – even potentially fatal – experience.

Also, try not to take advantage of every student discount it offers by eating pizza, kebabs and burgers at every meal. bad diet AND fast food can also affect your immune system, making you more susceptible to infections. For example, research shows spikes in sugar consumption can weaken the immune system.

Eat healthily and try to eat a balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables – they contain vitamins that can improve your well-being. immune system. Research shows that eating foods prosperous in vitamin C – such as grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, sweet red peppers, broccoli, strawberries, kale and kiwi – can escalate white blood cell productionwhich is key to fighting infection.

It is also significant to stay physically active to improve your health, immunity, self-confidence and well-being. So make the most of the student union and local clubs and dance! Maybe join a sports association to combine exercise and socializing.

Good hygiene reduces the risk

The most common disease you may encounter during your studies is “newbie flu” – a catch-all term for illnesses such as colds, sore throats and flu. Don’t let these or other germs ruin your fun. Protect yourself – and others – by practicing good hygiene to reduce the risk of spreading disease.

Wash your hands often with soap and balmy water – especially after using the toilet and before and after eating. Utilize hand sanitizer if water is not available. Always exploit tissues when coughing or sneezing, and throw them in the bin as soon as possible.

If you feel unwell, stay at home and avoid close contact with other people and, if necessary, contact your family doctor or university health centre.

Give the disease a fight

Corona virus:COVID can it spread very quickly among university students. Symptoms can include headache, runny nose, constant cough, fatigue, body aches and loss of smell or taste. Symptoms are similar to the flu, so PCR Or quick lateral flow test and – if you test positive – you will need to isolate yourself to prevent further spread of the virus. Also make sure you get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine – and boosters if necessary.

Piggy:This virus is highly contagious, so make sure you have MMR vaccine before starting university. Symptoms include a swollen face, headache, joint pain and a high temperature. If you suspect mumps, contact your GP. There is no specific treatment, so make sure you get enough rest, drink plenty of water, take painkillers if necessary and put yourself in quarantine for at least five days after the onset of symptoms.

Meningitis:It is an inflammation of the lining of the brain that is caused by viruses such as Enteroviruses AND herpes simplex virus or by bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae_Neisseria meningitis Or Haemophilus influenzae.

Bacterial meningitis is scarce but more stern because it may be associated with sepsiswhich can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical attention. Symptoms include a stiff neck, severe headache, aversion to glowing airy, high temperature and vomiting.

Watch out for the rash, which starts as diminutive prickles and later develops into purple spots that won’t go away when you press on them (try using a glass cup on your skin). MenACWY vaccine protects against meningococcal meningitis – contact your GP if you are unsure whether you have had this disease.

Sexually transmitted diseasesSexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea AND syphilis are very common among adolescent people – and they are on the riseA adolescent person is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease every four minutes in England and in the century Account 15-24 for almost two-thirds of Chlamydia diagnoses. Utilize a condom with any novel or casual partner and get tested regularly to protect yourself and others from STIs.

Sanity: As a novel student, you’re likely to feel a mix of excitement and stern new-kid-in-school nerves—that’s to be expected. But for some, starting college can be a hard time. Don’t be afraid to seek out mental health support. Your university will have student mental health services, and there are also online resources available, such as Student Minds AND Student space.

You’ve worked strenuous to get to this point, and joining university is the start of a novel chapter in your life. So make your Freshers’ Week memorable – in a good way.