I have never taken a vaccination to protect myself against the flu. At the moment there is debating going in Finland on the ineffectiveness of the flu vaccination. I am trusting on my own capabilities to beat viruses and harmful bacteria.

The Finnish Broadcasting company reported two weeks ago about discussion between The Tampere University Vaccine Research Centre and the National Public Health Institute. Some scientists emphasize that taking a vaccination is a better than protection at all, but figures of studies show that the protection is not so good. In some cases the efficacy is poor, it is said.

Personally, I believe in myself when trying to cope with the attack of harmful viruses and bacteria.

Basically this means that I try to eat well (an organic food that is very rich in vitamins). Sometimes I take some extra pills (fish oil). This boosts my own immune system.

Secondly, I wash hand regularly with soap. By doing this I am trying to stop the germs spreading. It´s so easy to touch contaminated areas when you are travelling in public transport. And it´s wise not to touch your nose, mouth and eyes when you haven´t washed your hands.

These preventive steps have been successful, but what might happen this winter?