https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/virology/Recent content in virology on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 30 May 2026 05:04:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/chris-packham-sparks-debate-over-letting-dogs-lick-your-face/Sat, 30 May 2026 05:04:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/chris-packham-sparks-debate-over-letting-dogs-lick-your-face/The question of whether to let a dog lick your face divides opinion sharply. While some believe dog saliva offers surprising health benefits, others caution against the risks of exposure to harmful bacteria and pathogens. Professor Graham Roberts, an honorary consultant in paediatric allergy and respiratory medicine, highlights the positive side. Speaking to The Hippocratic Post, he notes that children raised with pets, including dogs, are significantly less likely to develop allergies compared to those in pet-free homes.