Does Cold Weather Give You a Cold?
Does Cold Weather Give You a Cold? How likely is it that you’ll catch a cold directly from cold weather? We’ve all heard that this is possible, but is it really? Watch this video for more information.
Expert: Constantine Hatzis, Ph.D. Australian Defense Force Medical Officer
Transcript
No. Being cold does not directly give you a cold, but it CAN weaken your immune system.
Also, when it’s cold OUTSIDE, people tend to stay INSIDE, where air circulation is sub-optimal. You come into closer contact with the people around you, which CAN increase the likelihood that you will catch a cold.
Colds are caused by viruses, and you can get the virus through inhaling infected air droplets sneezed or coughed by an infected person, or by touching something that an infected person has touched and then transferring the germs to your mouth or nose.
With over 200 different types of cold viruses in any given season, you can potentially catch many different variants of the cold. BUT, you don”t get it from cold air, slush, wind, or other wintry conditions. So what’s the best way to ward off this miserable virus? Wash your hands often.
Last Modified: 2013-08-13
Category: Health and Nutrition, Videos
