Viruses thrive in big families, in sickness and in health
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Every child puts a household at increased risk for viral infections. A new study showed that childless households had infections during 3-4 weeks of the year, while families with six children were infected for 45 weeks. But only half who tested positive reported feeling ill. These results can help families and health care providers know when illness should be cause for concern.