As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they? – GLOBAL
May 1, 2024
As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the season of respiratory viruses, like influenza, a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?
As the transition from winter to spring unfolds and people begin to gather outdoors, it’s crucial to remain vigilant against a range of viruses that thrive in the warmer months, experts warn. While some infectious agents, like the common cold and flu, may recede as the days get warmer, others persist year-round or even intensify as temperatures rise.
In reflection of the recent flu season, Dr. Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor in the faculty of information at the University of Toronto, notes it was quite “moderate.”
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/10459296/summer-virus-season-canada/
