Opinion | Covid and the ‘Hygiene Hypothesis’

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Opinion | Covid and the ‘Hygiene Hypothesis’
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From WSJopinion: Measures like masking and social distancing may be doing long-term damage to our immune systems, writes Eran Bendavid

Wonder Land: The weaponization of 'science' began with climate policy and accelerated with Covid-19. Now many think it's all misinformation. Images: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark KellyMaintaining good health is often a balancing act. Too much food and we develop obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Too little food and we see stunting and wasting. This kind of equilibrium applies to our interactions with bacteria, viruses, parasites and other microbes.

The intensification of hygienic policies with the advent of Covid-19 was understandable. But long-term masking, deep cleaning, distancing and isolation can be harmful to health, especially for children, precisely because it reduces exposure to microbes. Hygiene practices have health risks as well as benefits.

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