Here we go again.
As soon as the weather changes from summer to fall there is an uptick in sniffles, coughs and sneezes. The public health advice is to get a new influenza vaccine and an updated COVID-19 vaccine but even so, the germs keep circulating and some of us seem to catch everything out there.
The best defense is a healthy lifestyle – plenty of sleep, exercise, fresh air and healthy food, while avoiding crowded indoor places where viruses spread from person to person. Or wear a mask to avoid airborne germs when mixing with others. And always stay at home when contagious!
Here’s what the experts say.
