Spring Illness Peaks Nationwide, Blurring Allergy and Cold Lines
A nationwide mid-May peak in cold- and virus-related illnesses has people mistaking symptoms for seasonal allergies. Experts say fever tends to indicate a cold, and antihistamines don’t cure colds; it’s possible to have both allergies and a cold. To protect yourself, practice good hand hygiene, avoid spreading germs when sick, and stay home if you’re ill. While rhinovirus and enterovirus activity is easing, those viruses are still circulating and are expected to decline further as warmer weather and more time outdoors reduce indoor transmission.
