http://www.openaccesshealthcare.com/2009/09/symptoms-of-h1n1-flu/ News and Developments in the Healthcare Industry Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:11:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.openaccesshealthcare.com/2009/09/symptoms-of-h1n1-flu/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Virology Tipster Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:36:34 +0000 http://www.openaccesshealthcare.com/?p=206#comment-17 I see that the CDC is publishing information on how one can lower the risk of contracting influenza. They always tend to miss one of the most important points: contrary to popular belief cold and flu viruses do not thrive in cold, damp environments. Rather, they prefer warm, dry environments. This is why the flu tends to run through offices and dormitories. So one of your best defenses is to lower your thermostat and use humidifiers. Keep the temperature in your home below 70 deg. F and, if possible, the relative humidity above 50%. You may be a bit chilly, but you will significantly lower the probability of contracting the virus. I see that the CDC is publishing information on how one can lower the risk of contracting influenza. They always tend to miss one of the most important points: contrary to popular belief cold and flu viruses do not thrive in cold, damp environments. Rather, they prefer warm, dry environments. This is why the flu tends to run through offices and dormitories. So one of your best defenses is to lower your thermostat and use humidifiers. Keep the temperature in your home below 70 deg. F and, if possible, the relative humidity above 50%. You may be a bit chilly, but you will significantly lower the probability of contracting the virus.

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