Mommies that live in Cold Climates..I live in AZ and it's been 55 degrees this week and for anyone…

Everyone in my family takes vitamin c and echinacea daily when it starts getting cool and we don’t usually get sick.

@babymamaof4 Thank You Mama!! Is echinacea safe for Pregnancy!?

@al_lopezzzz2718, I didn’t even see you were pregnant! I don’t think it’s safe to take, I know vitamin c is for sure. I found one with a little extra zinc in it last year when I was pregnant that seemed to work. Zinc is good for immune and for baby!

@babymamaof4 What is the name of it!? And Thank You So Much for helping Me out!! This runny nose mess is a nightmare

@al_lopezzzz2718, I can’t remember but I know I got it at Walgreens

The cold doesn't actually make you sick...it's a common misconception. It has to do with more people staying inside versus outside, and the forced air (heat) pushing everyone else's germs around in buildings and in your homes. More people confined in smaller areas=greater access to their germs=higher incidence of illness.

As a long time northerner I recommend elderberry syrup once a day or vitamin c to help boost your immune system. Washing your hands with hot water and soap is also your number one defense in preventing illness. Otherwise getting sick is the best way to not get sick in the future as your body has to be exposed to things in order to build immunities, that and your annual flu shot should help!

@pippilongstocking

Exactly what she said. I had this argument with someone on here last year 😂

Y'all honestly I'm not wanting to know how to and not catch sickness! I realize at times you can't avoid it because we all gotta grocery shop and attend doc visits at times, I just want help in knowing what to take so I don't get sick. I'm not looking for arguments..that's dumb and a waste of time! I just know anytime cold weather rolls around My nose runs and I catch a cold sometimes and Yes! When it gets cold because I have allergies!

Knowing how you get sick plays an active role in preventing illness....

Washing your hands consistently with hot water and soap is the best possible way to prevent illness. For your allergies I would recommend a trip to the doctor or some Claritin. There's not much to actually take to prevent an illness especially if you are not immune to it. Wash your hands and wipe things down.

I know a lot of people swear by elderberry syrup. They now sell it at Walmart but I haven't personally tried it 🤷

@pippilongstocking Thank You!! I definitely will be making a trip. I do know I am immune to the flu and cold because I use to catch those alot and I will be getting the flu shot soon.

@nerdymommyplus2 I have heard alot about it as well!! I may just need to give it a try to see what all the rave is about!! I heard it really works!!