Monsoon is a time for scenic beauty all around India and nothing beats the thrill of long rides in this season. But this is the season when most of us contract deadly diseases. Getting a viral fever or suffering from cough and cold is quite common scenes. After learning about this, that long ride with your spouse does not look promising. You need do make certain changes, if you do not want to infect with the disease. First of all, you have to maintain personal hygiene. You must take good care of yourself. Many viruses and bacteria are lurking around us waiting to attack those of us with a weak immune system. That is why it is advisable to keep yourself neat and clean. The next thing that you should do in this monsoon is to strengthen your immune system. When you have a weak immunity system, you become an easy target for most of the infections. The best way to kick start your defense system is with an intake of vitamin C. Add vegetables and fruits to your diet. Drinking green tea can also help in strengthening your immunity. You should wear clean and dry clothes and footwear. If your clothes and shoes have not dried properly, do not wear them. Damp clothes and shoes often become home for microbes.Make sure you wear clean and fully dried clothes and shoes. You should also clean your home. There is water logging during rainy days.Stagnant water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. That is why it is advisable to keep your home and surroundings clean and dry during the rainy season. Always drink boiled water in the rainy season. You should not drink juices from roadside shops. You never know if the water used in preparing juice is infected. Make sure you drink only boiled water. Contaminated water may put you at risk of contracting diseases. Boil your veggies properly. Raw vegetables may carry germs during monsoon. Washing them thoroughly and boiling them is of utmost importance. You can avoid contracting dangerous diseases. You should also take sleep well. Fewer hours of sleep will not only make you cranky but also weak. You are more likely to attract flu. Make sure you get plenty of sleep at night. This in result will help you wake up feeling fresh and active both physically and mentally. If you get soaked in rain, take a bath and dry your hair immediately. Damp hair and clothes can attract viruses that cause flu. If you have contracted flu, take a bath in hot water. This will prevent the virus from spreading and takes care of the sore throat. Exercising every day can help you stay fit and healthy when it is pouring outside. If it is raining outside, you can do an indoor workout. Before eating anything, you should wash your hands properly.Use hand wash or soap to wash your hand when you come back home. As a result of this, no microbes will enter your body and cause harm. Make sure you do not touch your eyes or any visible part of your body before washing your hands.