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Respiratory illnesses peak in winter. There was always a push for flu vaccinations in the lead up to winter, and now covid in the mix too. https://www.hopkinsme
by thebruce87m 3y ago
Respiratory illnesses peak in winter. There was always a push for flu vaccinations in the lead up to winter, and now covid in the mix too. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/winter-illness-guide https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseas...
- WanderPanda 3y agoWhy is that in turn? I’ve heard people refer to low vitamin D levels but I’m sceptic if that is the reason (would be so easy to fix)
- hprotagonist 3y agobecause that's how the phase locking shook out.
- paavope 3y agoOne potential mechanism is people staying indoors more in winter, making all kinds of illnesses spread more easily.
- Erratic6576 3y agoDon’t you dare open that window!
- hprotagonist 3y agove must have ze luftink!
- brnt 3y agoWould be interesting to know if Germans have less of a flu season.
- teamonkey 3y agoCold affects the immune response. https://time.com/6238816/why-viruses-spread-in-cold-weather/ https://time.com/6238816/why-viruses-spread-in-cold-weather/
- alex_young 3y agoCold temps actually make your nose less effective at fighting off viral infections before they move to your lungs etc. https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(22)01423-3/fulltext https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(22)01423-3/ful...
- brewdad 3y agoLower indoor humidity levels also contribute.