The period of weather condition changes may cause seasonal diseases. And how to fight against them? As Director of the Information Center of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan Ogulmyahri Geldieva told to a TDH correspondent, it is necessary to strengthen immunity for the seasonal disease prevention. To this effect one should lead a healthy life, doing exercise and sports, be physically active, and take correct and rational nourishment. Fresh air and exercise play special role. It is preferably to consult with the family doctor in health promotion, immunity improvement and infectious disease prevention. It is essential to apply oxolin ointment to the nasal mucosa, dress in pursuant to the season, eat vitamin-rich foods, especially vitamin C. It is important to air living-rooms and offices, but not to be in the draught. Enrich your food ration by vitamin-rich potables – juices from fruits and vegetables, tea with honey and lemon, decoction of rose hips, and it is useful to eat cabbage, carrots and other vegetables. Preference should be given to such national dishes, proven over the centuries as “unash” – noodles, cooked in the chicken broth, flavored with cayenne, which is rich in phytoncids and essential oils. This dish improves immunity and accelerates the recovery process. However, it needs to consult with the family doctor concerning the use of cayenne pepper. If there are symptoms of acute respiratory disease you should immediately visit a family doctor. When you cough, sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief, and constantly keep your hands clean. You must not use medical drugs without a doctor’s prescription – this especially concerns antibacterial drugs, unwarranted use of which may lead to complications. To promote health and improve immunity it is recommended to use herbal teas, prepared on the basis of the scientific work “Medicinal plants of Turkmenistan” by President, Academician of ACT, Doctor of Medical Sciences Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service carried out immunization against seasonal diseases. Information on vaccinations can be obtained from family doctors at the place of residence. Follow these rules and be healthy!