DODGING WINTER BUGS The pandemic taught us to take proactive measures against harmful microbes. Most of us are continuing our vigilance—especially in winter—with its increase in influenza, common colds, RSV, gastrointestinal viruses, and even COVID-19.  However, I still wasn’t certain which practices to maintain to keep safe and which to disregard as unnecessary. Now, I’ve found a respected source that spells out effective strategies and misconceptions. Here are excerpts from the December 1, 2023 article by Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter, Warding off germs this winter: What’s helpful, what’s not Have you adopted additional anti-germ habits since the...