A strong immune system helps ward off colds and flus, but it's not the only factor
- Written by: Hui-Fern Koay, Research Fellow in Immunology, University of Melbourne
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It’s peak flu season. You’re cold, rugged up and squashed on public transport or in the lift at work. You hear a hacking cough, or feel the droplets of a sneeze land on your neck. Will this turn into your third cold this year?
No matter how much we try to minimise our exposure to...
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