
Turning on your heat could make everyone in your house sick
Turning on your heat could make everyone in your house sickByRenée Straker,Lisa PringleandMike Ellis•
October 11, 2026
Updated: October 11, 2026, 7:33 am EDTPublished: October 11, 2026, 7:00 am EDTCranking up the heat this fall does more than warm your house — it can quietly set the stage for the first cold or flu of the season. We break down the science behind dry indoor air and shrinking virus droplets, plus the humidity sweet spot experts say could keep your household healthier all season.
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