10-18-2008, 07:41 PM
Yoyodyne ArtWorks wrote:
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why is the flu virus spreading easier during the winter months than during the summer?
Less moisture in winter air leads to drier mucous membranes (sinus, throat), which are more susceptible to viral infection.
would using an humidifier at home and at work reduce the risk of getting the flu then?