Here are some basic guidelines to decrease your chances of falling ill.

• Drink adequate amounts of water daily. (6 – 8 glasses of clean water per day)
• Don't spend too much time in air conditioned environments (cars/rooms)
• Wash your hands regularly
• Learn not to touch your face with your hands (Disease causing bacteria is passed from people to you and from your hands to your mouth)
• Exercise regularly (Rather do this more frequently than with high intensity)
• Maintain a healthy sleep pattern
• Learn to manage stress in your life