Flu Prevention 101: The Ultimate Guide to Staying Healthy This Season
As the autumn leaves begin to fall and temperatures drop in the northern states, another season lurks on the horizon–flu season. While getting your annual flu shot can serve as an important first line of defense, there are many other steps you can take to protect your family's health during this cozy yet challenging time of year.
With Americans spending up to 90% of their time indoors, especially during colder months, the air quality inside our homes can have a significant impact on our health and immunity. This means that one of the most powerful tools to incorporate into your wellness arsenal is a high-quality air purifier. Airborne viruses like influenza can linger in indoor air for hours, putting everyone in the household at risk of infection. Fortunately, advanced air purification technology can help create a healthier home environment and give your family an edge in fighting off seasonal illnesses.
Let’s explore how!
Why Air Quality Matters During Flu Season
Indoor air quality plays a crucial role in overall health, especially during flu season. The flu virus spreads through tiny airborne droplets when infected people cough, sneeze or talk. These infectious particles can linger in the air for hours, putting everyone in your household at risk–even if you’re washing your regular hands!
Unfortunately, poor indoor air quality filled with contaminants like dust, pet dander, smoke, and other irritants can weaken our immune systems and make us more susceptible to catching the flu. Dry winter air further compounds the problem by drying out nasal passages and making them more vulnerable to viral invasion.
Struggling with smoke and pet dander? Discover how our custom filters can transform your home's air quality.
How Airmega Air Purifiers Can Help
Airmega air purifiers utilize advanced filtration technology to capture and eliminate airborne particles far smaller than flu viruses. What’s more, 99.97% of viruses, bacteria, fungi and pollen were verified to be removed from the air for Airmega air purifiers that have Green True HEPA™ Filter.
Our multi-stage filtration system includes:
- Pre-filter to capture large particles like dust and hair
- Activated carbon filter to absorb odors and harmful gases
- Green True HEPA™ Filter to trap ultra-fine particles including viruses and bacteria
The Airmega 400, for example, can purify spaces up to 3,120 ft², making it ideal for open-concept homes and large living areas where families gather.
Real-time air quality monitoring and auto mode allow the purifiers to constantly assess air quality and adjust fan speed as needed. This ensures your home's air is always being cleaned to optimal levels without you having to manually adjust settings.
6 Extra Tips for a Healthy Flu Season
While an air purifier is a great foundation, combining it with other preventative measures will give your family the best protection this flu season:
- Get vaccinated: The flu shot is still one of the most effective ways to prevent infection
- Practice good hygiene: Frequent hand washing, covering coughs/sneezes, and avoiding touching your face can limit virus spread
- Boost immunity: Focus on eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep
- Disinfect surfaces: Regularly clean high-touch areas like doorknobs, light switches, and remotes
- Humidify: Use a humidifier to maintain 30-50% humidity and prevent nasal passages from drying out
- Stay home when you’re sick: If you do catch the flu, stay home to avoid infecting others!
Choosing the Right Air Purifier For Your Home
We understand that every home is unique, and so are your air purification needs. That's why we've developed a diverse range of air purifiers to ensure there's a perfect fit for every space and family.
Whether you're looking to protect a cozy bedroom, a spacious living room, or an entire open-concept home, we have a solution that's just right for you. Let's explore some of our top picks that are especially beneficial during flu season:
- Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH: Ideal for medium spaces up to 1,748 ft², this model has been a top pick by Wirecutter for 10 years running. It features a 4-stage filtration system and is ultra quiet on lower settings.
- Airmega 250: Perfect for larger rooms up to 1,763 ft². Its sleek design has touch controls and a real-time air quality indicator.
- Airmega 400S: Coverage for extra large spaces up to 3,120 ft². The Wi-Fi enabled for smart home integration and mobile app control make for a seamless experience.
- Airmega 150: Compact yet powerful option for smaller rooms up to 1,035 ft². Available in stylish colors to match your decor.
Investing in cleaner air is an investment in your family's health and well-being. By incorporating an Airmega air purifier into your flu prevention strategy, you can breathe easier knowing you're doing everything possible to keep your loved ones healthy this season.
Don't wait until flu season is in full swing to take action. Browse our full line of air purifiers today and find the perfect model to safeguard your family's health all year long.
Sources:
American Lung Association - Clean Air Indoors
NIH - Structure of Influenza Virus Ribonucleoprotein Complexes and Their Packaging into Virions
Disclaimers
1Coway air purifiers have been proven to trap dust, pollen, dander, viruses and bacteria in the air based on KCL (Korea Conformity Laboratories) testing.They have been tested in a 30㎥ size chamber according to the Korea Air Cleaning Association standard (SPS-KACA 002-132:2022 Modified) to measure the 0.01㎛ size of particle removal rate. It was tested on maximum airflow speed in normal room temperature and humidity conditions. The performance may vary in the actual living environment of customers.
→ Tested with Airmega Aim, 100, 150, 160, AP-1216L, AP-1512HH, AP-1512HHS, 200M, Icon, IconS, 230, 240, 250, 250 Art, 250S, 300, 300S, 400, 400S, ProX
299.97% of viruses, bacteria, fungi and pollen were verified to be removed from the air for Coway air purifiers which have Green True HEPA™ filter applied based on the Japan Food Research Laboratories(JFRL) testing according to JEM 1467 standard.
→ Tested with Coway Airmega AP-1512HH, AP-1512HHS, 250, 250 Art, 250S, 300, 300S, 400, 400S
→ All tested by JFRL and received above result within below time.
All tested by JFRL and received above result within below time.
- Virus: Tested with Escherichia coli phage ΦX174 NBRC 103405, 60 minutes
- Bacteria: Tested with Staphylococcus epidermidis NBRC 12993, 60 minutes
- Fungi/Mold: Tested with Penicillium citrinum NBRC 6352, 60 minutes
- Pollen: Tested with Cedar Pollen extract, 60 minutes
3Aerosol test conducted in a Biosafety level 3 laboratory with two Coway air purifier models, Coway Airmega 250 and 400 for removal of SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol by US based MRI Global, a not-for-profit laboratory and partner of US Department of Defense. The test was conducted in a 13.1ft3 chamber. Virus was aerosolized for 15 minutes and the product was turned on high for 2 minutes. Result showed each product effectively removed over 99.98% of the SARS-CoV-2 in 2 minutes. This is a result from a laboratory experiment condition and result may vary in different conditions. This result does not imply it kills SARS-CoV-2 or prevents the transmission of Covid-19. Coway Airmega 250S and 400S are identical to the tested models and has equal performance with an additional mobile connectivity function.
4The concentration of ammonia, acetaldehyde and acetic acid were proven to be removed within 30 minutes by FCG Research Institute, Inc. Human Life Science Lab. It is not a demonstration result in the actual use space. Not all odors and gases may be supported. → Tested with Coway Airmega 150, 160, AP-1512HH, AP-1512HHS, 400, 400S
5The coverage area of the air purifier is based on an area where the air cleaner can make two air changes per hour (ACPH). An air change per hour translates to how many times an air purifier can clean an area, assuming the height of a ceiling to be 8 ft, in one hour. Therefore ** means two air changes per hour means that the cleaner can clean the area once every 30 minutes and * means air changes per hour means that the air purifier can clean the area once every 60 minutes.
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