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Q: Is #lockdown and all this #InfectionPrevention bad for my immune system? Don’t we need to be exposed to enough colds and bugs to keep our immune systems strong?
A: Great question! This is a tricky concept for sure. Our answer in this thread
Q: Is #lockdown and all this #InfectionPrevention bad for my immune system? Don’t we need to be exposed to enough colds and bugs to keep our immune systems strong?
A: Great question! This is a tricky concept for sure. Our answer in this thread
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You might have heard of the “hygiene” hypotheses, which suggests that immune-related disorders like allergy and asthma are more common today because of decreased exposure to everyday microbes in our sanitized environment.
You might have heard of the “hygiene” hypotheses, which suggests that immune-related disorders like allergy and asthma are more common today because of decreased exposure to everyday microbes in our sanitized environment.
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The key point of this hypothesis is “early exposure to a diverse range of “friendly” microbes—not infectious pathogens—is necessary to train the human immune system to react appropriately to stimuli.”
see this @PNASNews article: pnas.org/content/114/7/…
The key point of this hypothesis is “early exposure to a diverse range of “friendly” microbes—not infectious pathogens—is necessary to train the human immune system to react appropriately to stimuli.”
see this @PNASNews article: pnas.org/content/114/7/…
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So yes, let your kids play in the dirt, cuddle your pets, visit a farm, and don’t feel too bad about the 3 second rule.
Even if you don't have access to dirt, a few months inside will not make a measurable difference to your immune system.
So yes, let your kids play in the dirt, cuddle your pets, visit a farm, and don’t feel too bad about the 3 second rule.
Even if you don't have access to dirt, a few months inside will not make a measurable difference to your immune system.
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While there is NO evidence that additional exposure to infectious diseases like colds, flu, or norovirus are beneficial for the immune system. .
Too many pathogenic infections may increase the risk of inflammatory diseases later in life.
Let them eat dirt!
While there is NO evidence that additional exposure to infectious diseases like colds, flu, or norovirus are beneficial for the immune system. .
Too many pathogenic infections may increase the risk of inflammatory diseases later in life.
Let them eat dirt!
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