How many cold viruses in one place, in one season?

Posted onSeptember 2, 2018March 27, 20193 Comments

I was recently asked how many different common cold viruses are there at a given time? The short answer is – dozens! In the past, I’ve written a few reviews (for example these in 2008, 2009, 2013 and Read More …

Flu is giving Australia a breather….

Posted onAugust 21, 2018August 25, 2018Leave a comment

August is the traditional Australian peak influenza (flu) month. The peak can move around a bit but it usually flu virus party time, followed in size by September. We’re two-thirds of the way through August Down Read More …

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Facts, data, info, expert opinion and a reasonable, occasionally grumpy, voice on viruses: what they are, how they tick and the illnesses they may cause.

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How many cold viruses in one place, in one season?

Flu is giving Australia a breather….