Seniors aged 75 to 88 years old in all counties and cities are starting to receive the new crown vaccine today. Are minors under the age of 18 with weak immunity suitable for the new crown vaccine? Guan Yu, a nutritionist, pointed out that according to the applicable vaccination age of the new crown vaccine announced by the CDC in June, the AZ vaccine and the Moderna vaccine are suitable for people over 18 years old, and the Pfizer vaccine is suitable for teenagers between 12 and 15 years old; There is no Covid-19 vaccine for children under 12.
If children under the age of 12 cannot be vaccinated against the new crown, how can they protect against the virus? Guan Yu said that the World Health Organization recommends that during the new crown pneumonia epidemic, you can continue a healthy diet and regular exercise lifestyle to enhance immunity.
A balanced intake of 6 types of foods every day, including: whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, fish, eggs, meat, dairy, and oils and nuts and seeds. In fact, calcium and high-quality protein are essential for children's growth and development. Indispensable raw materials, it is recommended to consume 1.5 to 2 cups of dairy products per day, and to consume high-quality proteins such as eggs, fish, meat and tofu. It is best to eat fish at least twice a week, one of which is high-fat fish, such as: Salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout, etc.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, taking vitamin C, D and zinc can help boost immunity, fight infection and inflammation. It is recommended to supplement from natural foods, eat vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamin C, drink milk to supplement vitamin D, and eat lean meat And seafood can supplement zinc. In addition, get enough iron, vitamin A, vitamin B12, B6, and vitamin E,It also helps maintain the function of the immune system.
Vegetables and fruits of various colors are rich in various vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, especially dark green leafy vegetables and orange-yellow fruits and vegetables, which are more helpful for enhancing the immune system. It is recommended to use high-fiber whole grains instead of whole grains. Refined starches not only increase dietary fiber intake, but also help improve intestinal function and strengthen immunity.
Foreign studies have shown that long-term home life is prone to eating too many high-calorie processed foods, which will not only cause children to gain weight, but refined sugars, trans fats and processed meats are more likely to trigger an inflammatory response in the body, leading to immune force decreased.
70% of the body composition is water. Drinking boiled water helps the body to metabolize smoothly, eliminate waste and purify the body. Primary school children should drink at least 1500ml of boiled water every day. It is recommended to drink it in small sips and slowly, and develop drinking water instead of sugary drinks. good habits to help regulate protection.
Lack of sleep may lead to hormonal imbalances in the body, which will increase the chance of eating and easily affect the body's immunity. Adequate sleep can increase the secretion of growth hormone. Adequate sleep time and good sleep quality will help improve the performance of children's daily life and learning ability.
"Health 2.0" reminds you
In response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the CDC continues to strengthen epidemic monitoring and border control measures, and wear a mask as instructed to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and actively inform the doctor of travel history and contact history, so as to facilitate timely diagnosis andinform.
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