My son is 10 months old and loves to be outdoors. When the weather is cold I make sure he is well covered and comfortable. What are the chances of him becoming ill from being out in the cold weather for short periods of time?
2007-01-20 05:59:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No you cannot get sick from being outdoors in the cold. It is a common misconception because most people get colds and the flu during winter--but that's only because people stay inside more with other people passing around germs. However, if your immune system isn't strong you may be more susceptable to catching a virus or "bug." If your son gets sick during the winter months it is more likely that he caught it from being indoors with other sick people, so make sure you wash his hands frequently and wipe down surfaces he touches often with Lysol or similar.
2007-01-20 06:14:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mae D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyperson is different depending how immune u are or not , some people stay all day out in cold nothing happen to them, others short time they get sick, eat lot of vitamin c in cold weather this will reduce the problem and do not worry much ok u be fine
2007-01-20 14:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by alsawsana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read this in the parents magazine. Its a myth you cant get a cold in cold weather. ONLY way is by rubbing a running nose and touching your mouth, or sneezing on someone if u have it etc but you cant get sick from going outside in the cold.
2007-01-20 14:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by Alexis221 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doctors say "no", but I don't buy that--as I have gotten quite ill after being too cold or wet from rain, etc.
If your son is used to being outdoors in all types of weather, and you do have him covered well, I doubt that short outings will make him sick.
2007-01-20 14:04:57 · answer #4 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't get sick from the cold weather. You have to come in contact with someone who is sick and get the virus from them or say if the virus is on a door knob etc. Being in the fresh air is good for a person so long as they aren't overheated by having to many clothes on.
2007-01-20 14:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Make sure that you are dressed properly according to the weather. This will help you some to prevent you from getting sick
2007-01-20 14:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical evidence has proven that the cold doesn't make you more susceptable to colds and viruses; I think as long as you keep him warm and comfortable he'll be healthier and happier spending time outside. Way to go, Mom!
2007-01-20 14:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by telaine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're making sure he is dressed appropriately, and not keeping him outside for long periods, then he should be fine.
The trick is since he is so young, he can't really tell you if he's fine or not, so you should exercise plenty of caution until he's older and can communicate with you better about how he's feeling.
2007-01-20 14:04:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋