When cold season approaches, many people take precautions to avoid colds and flu. The flu shot is the first line of defense, doctors, offices and pharmacies. Dispense shots, many clinics, community groups, and public health departments offer free shots, healthy eating, drinking plenty of fluids and getting enough sleep are also important guards against winter illness. The most important step of all in order to stay well during cold season is washing your hands frequently. Colds and flus are transmitted through your hands. The most common cold virus is the rhinovirus you pick up and pass on flu and cold viruses whenever you touch surfaces contaminated by other people, door knobs handles faucets, food carts and basket handles, elevator buttons, public phones, tables and trays to name a few can carry all viruses and bacteria, touching your nose or rubbing your eyes after an outing or the quickest ways to pick up germs on your hands. So, pay attention and keep washing. In three to five sentences. Identify the main claim of the passage and explain some examples of supports for that claim. Identify the a symptoms in the second paragraph that contains any relevant detail
The main claim of the passage is that taking precautions such as getting the flu shot, practicing good hygiene, eating well, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep can help prevent colds and flu during the winter season. Some examples of supports for this claim include the mention of free flu shots being offered by clinics and public health departments, the importance of washing hands frequently to prevent the spread of viruses, and the transmission of cold and flu viruses through commonly touched surfaces.
In the second paragraph, a symptom mentioned is the flu shot being the first line of defense against colds and flu.