Does getting cold give you a cold?

Question

As a kid I was always told to keep warm or I'd catch a cold. However, I catch colds in the summer just as often as the winter. Does being cold have anything to do with becoming susceptible to a whole range of viruses we call "the cold"? Or is it just another dearly held myth?

Answer 1

Your immune system is lowered (I believe) so your not as resistant to catching a cold. But no being cold itself doesnt cause the cold

Answer 2

It's a myth. You get colds from viruses. They tend to happen more in the winter months because more people are indoors and have closer contact, so they spread the virus more readily. However, as you have discovered, they are easily spread in the summer months too. Keep your hands clean and keep them away from your face when out and about and you will not catch as many colds. You might find it interesting to know that a shopping cart handle in a grocery store was cultured and found to hold no less that 14 different viruses. If you store provides disinfectant wipes, use them on the handles before you shop, if not carry a hand sanitizer and use it after you shop. Some viruses are pretty tough and can live on surfaces for days.

Answer 3

no, getting cold doesn't cause a cold neither does going outside with wet hair, you just have a weak immune system, you would benefit from-taking a vitamin and an extra c vitamin every day and of course try to eat healthy

Answer 4

Total myth

Answer 5

hard thing. do a search with a search engine. that will may help!