Are We Getting Sick More Often?

Are We Getting Sick More Often?

February 21, 2025 · 19 min · Episode 57

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Dr. Keith Armitage discusses whether we are getting sick more often and the factors influencing susceptibility to illness.

Colds and respiratory illnesses are to be expected, but are we getting sick more often than we used to? And are there more viruses going around these days? Dr. Keith Armitage, infectious disease specialist at University Hospitals, sheds light on the newest infectious disease data and why some people are more susceptible to getting sick.

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