You might be wondering, "Will there, by some miracle, be enough flu vaccines so I can get one?" I offer you another medical intervention that's nothing less than miraculous for preventing colds and flues. It's so easy even a child can do it. It's practically free, and it has almost no risks.

Washing your hands is the single most important thing you can do to keep yourself healthy, especially during cold and flu season. Even though it's not high-tech, it's highly effective.

Hand washing with soap and water is a mechanical process that removes the viruses and bacteria from the surface of your hands. It is very effective at preventing diseases transmitted by germs.