“How can a young child know not to sneeze on someone if often adults can’t catch a sneeze in time,” said Eva Mayer, MD, Community Health Pediatrician. “Germs are microscopic, and a single sneeze can ...

Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to say “Gesundheit!” your second might be to ask: “Where did that sneeze come from?” Sneezing is a phenomenon that occurs in both people and animals. It ...

In this post-pandemic world, many have become hyperaware of illness around them — giving rise to stigma at even the slightest sign of a cold. Now, a simple cough, sniffle or sneeze can reduce someone ...

Cold and flu season may leave you wary about touching bus and subway poles, doorknobs, and even shaking a stranger's hand. Flu germs typically live on surfaces for 24 to 48 hours, while cold viruses ...

Nothing quite gets under the skin like a young child pointing out the negative impact of your incandescent lightbulbs and idling car, but in the midst of a virulent flu season and the worst ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:42:50 GMT — As we head into what is expected to be the true start to the seasonal and swine flu season I have found myself searching for the best way to sneeze without ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do we sneeze? – Naomi, 9, San Francisco, ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like ...

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to ...