Discussion on Summer Colds and Vitamin D Deficiency
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An article discusses a widespread bad cold affecting many on Denman Island, speculating on its cause and noting that vitamin D deficiency may contribute to susceptibility. The author contrasts health experiences of vaccinated and unvaccinated community members and advocates caution with novel medical treatments.
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- 1000 Denman Rd Denman Island
- 6011 Denman Rd Denman Island
- 3941 EAST RD DENMAN ISLAND
- 1035 DUSTY RD DENMAN ISLAND
- A-1795 SWAN RD DENMAN ISLAND
- 5515 LACON RD DENMAN ISLAND
- 1341 SCHMIDT RD DENMAN ISLAND
Sources
- “I keep hearing my friends and neighbours complaining about a spectacular summer cold... I was astonished to hear an Israeli Doctor... find he was deficient in vitamin D... I take vitamin D in drops every day...” — The Islands Grapevine – August 8th, 2024 (August 8th, 2024)
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