Cold season is approaching, and we aren't just talking about the weather.

With the winter months come an uptick in seasonal respiratory illnesses such as the common cold, flu, RSV, COVID, and strep throat.

This is due to several factors:

1.) Not being outdoors; when it's cold, we are inside! Being around others in an enclosed space means germs can spread faster.

2.) The dry weather! When it's dry, our bodies produce less mucus, which is a big defense line for germs entering our bodies. Less mucus = more germs.

What is the outlook for this season? CHI held a Q&A session about the season on Wednesday afternoon, and the experts say the outlook is not so good.

How do we know? We look at the Southern Hemisphere. Because our seasons are reversed, the Southern Hemisphere is already experien

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