Preventive Health with the Change of Seasons : How to Protect Yourself from Colds and Flu

Introduction Seasonal transitions — from summer to autumn, or autumn to winter — bring pleasant changes in scenery and wardrobe, but they also bring a spike in respiratory infections such as the common cold and influenza (flu). As people spend more time indoors and environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) change, viruses…

Preventive Health in Autumn : How to Protect Yourself from Colds and Flu

Introduction Autumn brings cooler air, changing daylight, and — for many people — the start of cold and flu season. As families return to schools and workplaces, respiratory viruses such as influenza, rhinoviruses (common cold), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and even circulating strains of SARS-CoV-2 can more easily spread. The…