5. 1. Innate Immunity:
Genetically passed on
from one generation to
other generation.
Non specific immunity
Specific immunity
Neutrophils Eosinophils
Monocytes Natural killer cells
7. Local immunity
Natural infection or live vaccine administered orally
or intranasally provides local immunity at site of
entry such as:gut mucosa,nasal mucosa
IgA plays important role in local immunity.
8. Herd immunity
Herd immunity develop after exposure to disease
condition.
Is relevant in control of epidemic diseases.
When a large percentage of the population becomes
immune to a disease, the spread of that disease
slows down or stops.
E.g. when we got COVID 19 vaccine its called as a
herd immunity.
10. Hydrate yourself with healthy liquids
8-10 glass of water daily.
Eat water rich foods which have 80 % water like
watermelon, cucumber, salad etc.
Lemon water
Ginger water
Tulsi water
Mint water
11. Consuming foods high in vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
It helps prevent the
common cold.
It acts as a powerful
antioxidant and protects
against damage induced
by oxidative stress.
Daily intake : 250–1,000
mg
Rich source: Amla
12. Beta-carotene converts into vitamin A
Is an anti-inflammatory vitamin that can help
your antibodies respond to toxins.
Richest source: Yellow vegetables and fruits.
Daily intake: 600 mcg
14. Vitamin D (CALCIFEROL) rich food
Regulates the immune response
of white blood cells by
preventing them from releasing
too many inflammatory
cytokines.
Excess of cytokines can lead to
cytokine storm, which is a
complication associated with
COVID-19.
Richest source: Beef, fatty fish,
like tuna, mackerel and salmon.
Good source: Milk and milk
product.
Daily intake: 2.5 μg (100 IU)
17. Vitamin B6 (PYRIDOXINE) rich food:
Helps in production of new immune cells.
It may help in building the body’s immunity to
infections.
Rich: Dried yeast, wheat germ, rice polishing and
liver
Daily intake:2 mg/day
18. Zinc supplementation
It is an essential mineral
in the production of
different immune cells.
Different studies have
evidenced its potential role
of zinc supplementation in
reducing the duration of
cold and lung infections.
Daily intake of up to 15
mg
20. Herbal tea
Tulsi leaves: 50
Ginger: 50 gm
Black paper: 5 to 10 gm
Turmeric: 1 spoon
Sendha salt: 1 pitch
Mint leaves: 25-30
Lemon- ½ or 1
Boiled in 200 ml water
21. Avoid foods
Stop eating junk foods.
Stop having process food like pizza, biscuits, burger
etc.
Avoid sugar in a diet. Use alternatives like jaggery,
dates.
Avoid raw vegetables as it may be contaminated
during cold storage and transportation.
Non- seasonal fruit and vegetable and which are cold
like watermelon and grapes
22. Cont…
Avoid mucus forming foods like :
Guava
Banana
Cold milk
Ice-cream
Cold drinks
Cakes
Cold and frozen foods