Are People Getting Sick More Since the Covid Pandemic?

Covid has affected the way we think about contagious viruses.

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Hi folks, it’s Kristen in New York. A reader wonders whether there are more bugs floating around these days. But before we get to that...

It seems like everyone I know is getting sick more than they used to. I myself used to only get sick about once a season. This year I've been sick four times. Is this happening to more people or just me? — Amy, Denton, Texas