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Weekly Updates on Allergy, Cold and Flu Seasons
As masks come off, and social activities and travel resume, a resurgence of common viruses has begun. Experts concur that “there’s just lower levels of adaptive immunity in the population for these common viruses at this time.” Young children and infants who now have had very limited exposure to common viruses due to age and sheltering are particularly vulnerable. Learn more
Seasonal allergies can cost both time and money. A recent study found that nearly 50% of allergy sufferers missed work or school because of symptoms. The good news is that over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine, including homeopathic, is an eligible expense for HSA and FSA accounts. Read more
Flu levels have been unusually low this season. Caution is advised as experts warn that a late surge is possible as restrictions lessen and individual behavior changes with rising vaccine rates. When people return to everyday life, viruses will have an abundance of new hosts with waning immunity, potentially setting up a sizable rebound in the U.S. and northern hemisphere.
Seasonal allergies can cost both time and money. A recent study found that nearly 50% of allergy sufferers missed work or school because of symptoms. The good news is that over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine, including homeopathic, is an eligible expense for HSA and FSA accounts. Read more
Flu levels have been unusually low this season. Caution is advised as experts warn that a late surge is possible as restrictions lessen and individual behavior changes with rising vaccine rates. When people return to everyday life, viruses will have an abundance of new hosts with waning immunity, potentially setting up a sizable rebound in the U.S. and northern hemisphere.