As a society, we have become over medicated. We live in an ultra clean environment, use hand sanitizers, drink bottled water, and go to the doctor for the slightest ailment and demand an antibiotic or other remedy.
As a result, over time, our bodies natural immune systems and defense mechanisms are deteriorating and becoming less effective. Any little event that our bodies once dealt adequately with, will now overwhelm our frail, sensitive, candy assed bodies.
Not saying that is the case here, just saying....