Is Immunity Debt Real, or Should You Keep Kids in a Bubble?

Millions acted out of the best intentions, but trusting this 'bubble science' could have unintended long-term consequences (including asthma, allergies and worse), which will make your blood boil.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Children who aren’t exposed to germs on a regular basis have different microbiomes than those who are. The microbiome, in turn, plays a decisive role in how well one’s immune system works

• Exposure to nonpathogenic microorganisms helps prevent immune-mediated chronic disorders, as they act as immunomodulatory signaling agents. They basica…