Why do we have a “Flu season” what about the temperature or time of the year makes us more susceptible to colds/flu?
In: Biology
Winter weather usually means we’re staying indoors, sharing environments and space in close proximity with each other- facilitating transmission of the flu virus.
Cold, dry air also dehydrates our mucous membranes and makes us more susceptible to infection if exposed to the virus. It also allows the virus to remain infectious for a longer period of time outside the body.
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