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The Plague of Summer Colds and Flus

Posted by Jenny / May 31, 2006

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Is it just me or is everyone getting sick because of the sudden heatwave in the city?

I went to about five different Shoppers and all their Cold-FX supplies were out. Not sure if people are just stocking up or they didn't replenish their products, but I suspect it's because of this blasted summer cold syndrome. Sneezing, aches, hacking coughs all seem worse when it's 30 degrees outside and everyone is enjoying ice cream.

Bah. Humbug.

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Sameer Vasta / May 31, 2006 at 08:38 am
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Though "summer cold" might seem like an oxymoron, I think you've got it right. I was at Shopper's yesterday picking up some meds, and at least three people in line in front of me had some kind of cough syrup in their hands.
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Quality Assurance / May 31, 2006 at 09:59 am
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymoron
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colonel / May 31, 2006 at 10:44 am
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I blame air conditioning! Ever notice how many people get sick the first hotspell of Spring? I don't think it's coincidental that that is also the first time the air conditioning (which has sat still all winter) comes back on in many people's homes and workplaces.
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