To combat the COVID-19 outbreak, the media focused almost exclusively on the outer shield . That is, minimizing spread. This includes physical distancing. Washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Alcohol sanitizers. Disinfecting tabletops and door knobs. Wearing disposable masks and gloves. This is the first line of defense. And it is vital. But there’s a second, equally important and often overlooked line of defense: the inner shield . That is, your immune system. T

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