Getting your child to bed early will help boost their immune system - David Katz
Sports journo and fitness expert David Katz shares advice on how to help strengthen your child's immunity as flu season approaches.
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He says these 5 things are key to a healthy immune system:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Adequate sleep time
- Exercising as a family
- Hygiene and guarding against the spread of germs
- Avoiding the overuse and abuse of antibiotics
It's very important to get a good night's sleep in.
David "Mr. Active" Katz, sports journalist
Listen to the advice on Weekend Breakfast with Refiloe Mpakanyane:

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