This year, 5-20% of the US population will get the flu. Because of it, 200,000 will be hospitalized and 36,000 will die. While there are no guaranteed methods to prevent or avoid flu, some vitamins and supplements are believed to boost the immune system. However, there are ways to minimize the cost of purchase.


Steps

1. Go through popular web-sites such as WEBMD. com, to research which vitamins and supplements affect immune system.
2. Visit pharmacies and well live stores such as GNC to see what is available and what combination, some of them are sold separately, but some , such as Vitamin C can also be sold in multivitamin packs.
3. Review Recommended Daily Dosages (RDAs) of vitamins and compare it to what is available at the stores. Also, compare content of active ingredients of supplements, as they don't usually have RDAs.
4. Look for discounts. To make economically most efficient decision, compare prices and incentives at the store, for example, GNC has discounts for its card holders on certain days, etc.

Warnings

• By no means is this a substitute for professional advice. Confirm selection of vitamins and supplement with medical professionals.
• Read and follow all labels carefully.
• Follow other recommendations, such as healthy lifestyle: balanced diet, regular exercise, manageable stress level, and adequate sleep.
• Use common hygiene, especially around people with the flu.