Valentine’s Day Is the Worst Time to Kiss

Be careful when you kiss this Valentine’s Day. “Mid-February is usually the peak season for infectious diseases, such as the seasonal and H1N1 flu, mononucleosis, colds and coughs,” says Jorge Parada, MD, medical director, infectious disease at Loyola University Health System. “And drinking from the same wine glass or sharing dessert with the same fork may seem romantic, but it can also lead to infections.