Sniffle season is officially back.

From crowded classrooms and office meetings to indoor sporting events and concerts, germs are everywhere this time of year. Health experts say fall and winter bring the perfect storm for seasonal illnesses — cooler temperatures, less time outdoors and more close contact indoors.

While no one can dodge every cough or sneeze, here are six simple, science-backed ways to protect yourself and give your immune system the best chance of staying strong against the common cold and the flu.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone 6 months and older get the flu shot by the end of October. If you miss that deadline, getting vaccinated later is still better than skipping it altogether. The flu shot remains your best defense against the

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