THE rise of flu and other health-threatening diseases has been evident this monsoon season, creating a domino effect of challenges (financial, outbreaks, infections) among various communities in the country. Knowledge is truly power, that is why it is really important to equip ourselves with the right information on how to deal with illnesses during this season. In a recent episode of Wellness Wednesdays, they have tackled a seemingly simple issue but generally a serious and deep one — viral infections. The host mentioned that this infection is the proliferation of a harmful virus within the body. Most commonly, viral infections involve the nose to the throat, and upper airways, or systems such as the nervous, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems.