People Seem to Have Forgotten What Having the Common Cold Is Like

Have people forgotten what it’s like to have the common cold? TikToker Sam Hunt posted a video asking, “did anyone else get a little sick?” It certainly hit a nerve, racking up over 9 million views, and it seems like people don’t remember what it’s like to have the sniffles. Common colds are back as mask mandates and social distancing have been relaxed. But it’s not all bad news — apparently the common cold triggers an immune response that can protect against COVID-19.