Doctor says eat 4 foods to boost immunity and ward off coughs and colds

Bianca Popa

Flu, coughs and colds can leave whole families feeling wiped out. But finding ways to boost your immune system - and that of your family - can be key to preventing them from taking hold. The latest flu surveillance figures published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show rises in both flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The data also showed flu cases were highest in schoolchildren aged five to 14. A drop in temperature and a lack of vitamin D, gained mainly through sunlight, mean