2006-09-05 06:14:44 · 8 answers · asked by Chazchilln 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Nope. You cannot catch a cold by going outside in the cold weather with wet hair or by not being dressed appropriately! That is an old myth which is not based on facts. Colds are spread by viruses, not bad weather. The reason you may catch more colds in the fall and winter is because you’re spending more time indoors and have greater exposure to people who are infected.
TIP: Wash your hands frequently, get your rest, and eat a balanced diet. Don’t touch your face after contact with a sick person, as that helps the germs get near your mucus membranes (mouth, nose, eyes) and gives the germs a way to enter your body. Also, don’t share drinking or eating utensils.
2006-09-05 06:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by Kynnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is an 'old wive's tale' that has no genuine merit, however, if you DID stay outside in cold windy weather with light clothing on, after bathing you could become chilled and you COULD become sick, it doesn't mean you WILL.
2006-09-05 13:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, people in the US do it all the time...we like to be clean! Well, some of us anyway...
Maybe this is from other countries & they don't bathe because of the rumor...
2006-09-05 13:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no this is a myth and has yet to be proven
but if a childs hair is wet and they go out they can catch an ear infection
2006-09-05 13:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Just make sure you are completely dry.
2006-09-05 13:20:07 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of that one before.I know that I don't lol
2006-09-05 13:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently not.
2006-09-05 13:19:56 · answer #7 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no !!!
2006-09-05 13:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋