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Here’s How To Avoid Getting Sick As Malta’s Weather Starts To Change

Here’s How To Avoid Getting Sick As Malta’s Weather Starts To Change
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Malta is finally starting to cool down, but with the change in weather often comes that familiar wave of sniffles, coughs and sore throats. 🤧

And with students heading back to school, offices getting busier and people spending more time indoors, we’re also coming into contact with more people, shared surfaces and the viruses and bacteria that come with them.

The cooler weather itself doesn’t directly give you a cold, but respiratory viruses can spread more easily when people are spending longer periods together indoors. Schools are particularly good environments for infections to spread because of close contact, shared objects and busy indoor spaces.

So, how can you give yourself the best chance of staying healthy?

🍊 Get your vitamins naturally

Start with what’s on your plate.

Fruit, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and good sources of protein provide nutrients that help your immune system function properly. Think citrus fruits, berries, peppers, leafy greens, eggs, fish, beans and nuts.

You don’t necessarily need to start buying every “immune boosting” supplement you see online. A varied, balanced diet is a much better place to start.

Here’s How To Avoid Getting Sick As Malta’s Weather Starts To Change

🏃 Keep moving

Don’t let the end of summer turn into five months on the sofa.

Regular physical activity supports overall health and healthy immune function, whether that means going to the gym, walking, running or simply staying active throughout the day.

😴 Stop sacrificing sleep

Your immune system needs recovery too.

Getting enough sleep helps support the body’s immune response, with most adults generally needing at least seven hours per night.

So maybe that 2AM TikTok session isn’t helping.

🧼 Wash your hands properly

Simple, but still one of the most effective habits.

Wash your hands regularly with soap for around 20 seconds, especially after being in busy public places, before eating and after coughing or sneezing. Hand sanitiser containing at least 60% alcohol can also help when soap and water aren’t available.

And try to stop touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Here’s How To Avoid Getting Sick As Malta’s Weather Starts To Change

🪟 Let some fresh air in

With temperatures falling, there’s a temptation to shut every window.

But respiratory viruses can spread more easily in crowded indoor environments, so improving ventilation by opening windows and getting fresh air circulating can help reduce exposure.

🥤 Don’t forget the basics

Drink enough water, eat properly and don’t run yourself into the ground.

There isn’t one magical food or vitamin that guarantees you won’t get sick. Your immune system works best when your overall lifestyle is supporting it.

🤒 And if you’re sick... stay home where possible

This one helps everyone else.

If you’re experiencing respiratory symptoms, staying away from others while you’re unwell can reduce your chances of passing the infection on, particularly to people who may be more vulnerable.

Back-to-school season, cooler evenings and packed indoor spaces may mean more germs going around, but a few basic habits can go a long way.

Eat well, sleep enough, stay active, wash your hands and maybe don’t share that water bottle with half the classroom. 😭

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