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Don’t we need viruses to build resistance?

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Exposure to one virus rarely leads to a resistance to another one. That’s why they have a new flu vaccine every year even though they’re all closely related. Cow pox immunizating against small pox was a fluke

It’s more about being exposed to everyday bacteria, pollen, and hot/cold cycling that gives your immune system exercise.

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I was much more susceptible to sickness after wearing a mask for years on end during Covid.

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Where did you live? I always wore a mask around other people, but I also live in a rural area, so I didn’t need to wear a mask for that many hours comparatively.

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