Can Cold Weather Really Make You Sick?

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asked Feb 9, 2018 in Diseases Conditions by Biznach (230 points)
Can Cold Weather Really Make You Sick?

Can the cold weather actually make you get a cold or the flu?

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answered Feb 10, 2018 by Shelde (49,390 points)
You don't get sick from the cold weather. What does make you sick is when you come into contact with the cold and flu virus.

The reason people think that cold weather makes people sick is because the cold and flu viruses are more present during the cold winter months and most people are cooped up inside their house around other family members during winter which makes it easier for the cold and flu virus to spread.

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