Coronavirus FAQ: It's cold and flu season — and COVID season! How do I stay unsick?
Last winter the number of flu cases was pretty low — likely a result of COVID precautions people were taking. Does that mean we have fewer antibodies — and a greater risk of catching something now?
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We've heard that colds and the flu could be more prevalent this year because they didn't spread much last year when we were all masked up and staying away from people. Does that mean our defenses — that is, antibody protection — is down? Would it be a good idea to keep masking up this winter?
