Why RSV, cold, and flu season is off to an early, brutal start – Vox

It’s not just you or your kids: Cold and flu season is off to a particularly nasty start across the United States.With the country stepping down from the pandemic footing of the past few years, the various viruses that cause coughs, runny noses, and sore throats are now on the rebound. Cases of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory bug that can occasionally turn serious for infants and older adults, had beenContinue…

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Preparing for the Twindemic: Flurona Season

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Having had pneumonia from what they called “the grippa” (probably SARS) about a decade ago, I’m becoming a bit anxious as the next flu season approaches. I’ll be getting my flu shot next month on schedule, and pressuring family who aren’t antivaxers to do so as well. I’ll be nagging those on both sides of the issue about probiotics, exercise, and keeping their immune systems in good order. I’m very fortunate to live in aContinue…

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