A cough in a medical waiting room may set off alarm bells — especially considering an intense flu season, the threat of measles and ER overcrowding.
Whether you leave a waiting room with something you didn’t have on the way in is influenced by several factors, including the season, characteristics of the viruses in question and precautions taken by both the individual and the facility.
Waiting rooms aren't necessarily riskier than other packed environments, The Gazette’s Katelyn Thomas learns.
