The Flu May Be Spread Just By Breathing, Study Says
For years, you’ve been told to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, especially when you’re sick. But a new study finds that it may be possible to just by breathing—no coughing or sneezing required. “People shed a lot of virus all the time, even when they don’t cough,” says Donald Milton, author of the and a professor of environmental health at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. “As a result, it’s important to realize you can be infectious at any time.” During the 2012-2013 flu season, Milton and his colleagues studied ...
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