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23 Nov 2004
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Cold & Flu
Hi Doc,
Can a change in weather cause cold & flu symptons during this part of the year. I live in Durban.
Thanks
Can a change in weather cause cold & flu symptons during this part of the year. I live in Durban.
Thanks
CyberDoc
Dave, I doubt that the change of weather alone will cause the flu in an otherwise 100% healthy person. On the other hand, who is really 100% health 100% of the time? So, we usually see an increase in flu symptoms when there is a sudden change in the weather. Good luck.
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