Feb. 11th

When it comes to the flu, there are plenty of things you can do to fight it off. But it looks like one of the most important ones is something we don't have much of here, humidity. And here in Colorado our dry climate also makes us more likely to get the flu. But there are a few things you can do to help you and your family out.We've know for a long time that winter is the typical cold and flu season. Up until now, most of us have thought that's because of a variety of reasons ranging from more runny noses to more people inside for longer hours sharing germs. But new researchers are pinning the spike in flu cases during our coldest months to the dryness in the air. And as anyone that's just moved here can tell you, our winter months are much drier than most other places so our chances of getting the flu are higher as well.What these researchers found was that the flu virus is much happier in drier climates and can spread much faster. That means a much better chance of catching the flu right now.So the key is to keep the air you can moist. Humidifiers in your house can help, especially in the busiest rooms. And remember---plenty of hand washing too.