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Rhinoviruses Rejoice: Cold Weather is Here!

Rhinoviruses everywhere rejoice when cold weather arrives. Apparently, the cold air suppresses immune response, making rhinovirus infections more likely. I can attest to this. Only 30 minutes of vigorous walking in the cold yesterday were enough to produce the characteristic throat soreness that signals a cold. I knew I had been exposed, but it was… read more