Fall’s yearly appearance and the colder weather bring the cold and flu season back for another chance to get people sick. Keep yourself and your family from being caught off-guard. While seasonal germs are inevitable, boosting your immune system can help you fight against germs and the illnesses they cause.
At Hann’s Pharmacy, we can help you beat the cold and flu season with the immune support products you need to help strengthen your body’s natural defenses.
Immune Support Products
We carry Ortho Molecular Products you can use to support your immune system in the winter. Ortho Molecular’s immune support supplements are great for flu season because they contain ingredients that strengthen your immune system.
ViraCid and ViraKid
ViraCid and ViraKid are dietary supplements that support your immune system. ViraCid is the adult version that comes in capsules, while ViraKid is the chewable version for children. The two products combine key nutrients and botanical extracts in one tablet to help ensure your immune system has all it needs to perform year-round. Both products contain these immune-strengthening ingredients:
- Vitamin C: A proven friend of the immune system. Since stress can negatively impact your body’s natural defenses, taking vitamin C this time of year is always a good idea!
- Vitamin A: An essential immune support nutrient that stimulates white blood cell function and increases antibody response.
- Zinc: A mineral proven to support the body once the immune system is activated. Studies have shown it provides respiratory support, too, and who doesn’t need that during the cold and flu season?
- Astragalus Membranaceus root extract: Long used in Chinese medicine to support the immune system. Studies show that it boosts the ratio of certain T-cells that help fight off anything within the body that can cause infection or illness.
- Black Elderberry Extract: An extract with a long history of being used for immune support. It reduces inflammation and supports immune pathways that remove unwanted organisms from the body.
Viracid also contains L-lysine, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), echinacea purpurea and andrographis paniculata extracts. Each of these ingredients adds another layer of immune support. They all work together to support your immune system when you’re already feeling unwell and keep that immune system in good shape at all times.
OrthoMune
Another favorite immune supplement at Hann’s Pharmacy is OrthoMune, a product that will take your immune support to the next level! It not only provides broad-spectrum immune support with vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc, and also adds respiratory support with quercetin and N-acetyl cysteine.
Flu Vaccine
Flu vaccinations are available at Hann’s Pharmacy. We are fully stocked with both the regular vaccine and the Fluzone HD that is recommended for those 65 and older. Schedule your vaccine today!
Other Ways to Support Your Immune System
You can also keep your immune system strong by being proactive in your daily lifestyle. A few ways you can be kind to your immune system include
- Getting plenty of rest
- Eating a balanced diet
- Incorporating vitamins and supplements into your routine
Resting and eating healthy foods are integral to caring for your body and immune system. Many foods contain the essential vitamins, minerals and electrolytes you need to function. Explore the vitamins and minerals you should include in your diet and which foods you can eat to get them.
Vitamin C
Foods that contain vitamin C include:
- Oranges and orange juice
- Kiwi
- Red and green bell peppers
- Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
- Strawberries
- Cooked broccoli
- Brussel sprouts
Vitamin B6
Enjoy these meals to get vitamin B6:
- Chickpeas
- Beef and beef liver
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Chicken breast
- Turkey
- Potatoes
Vitamin E
You can increase your vitamin E consumption with:
- Sunflower and pumpkin seeds
- Peanuts and peanut butter
- Almonds
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Wheat germ oil
- Asparagus
Zinc
These foods are excellent sources of zinc:
- Lean beef
- Oysters
- Pumpkin seeds
- Turkey breast
- Blue crab
- Cheddar cheese
- Lentils
Get Your Immune Support Products at Hann’s Pharmacy
When you’re looking for supplements to take during flu season for you and your family, look no further than Hann’s Pharmacy. We’re here to help you feel your best. Stop by to pick up your immune support products or get a flu vaccine.
At Hann’s, we want every patient who walks in to feel at home, ask questions comfortably and know they are getting great care with a personal touch. Call us at 703-454-8576 to talk to one of our trained team members if you have any questions or want to schedule a vaccination appointment.