Catch a cold by being cold

• Inside their cellular host, a virus can create a huge number of copies and spread the infection to other cells.
• Viruses may spread from person to person through the mist of droplets from your mouth every time you cough or sneeze.
• Some viruses spread through contact with o...

Contrary to common belief, the flu is not directly caused by cold weather. It's actually the influenza virus that's responsible. Cold, dry conditions in winter aid the spread of the virus, as people gather indoors, increasing the likelihood of transmission. While cold wea...

The common cold virus is often transmitted when a person touches surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touches their eye area. This contact allows the virus to enter the body through the mucous membranes in the eyes, leading to infection. Regular hand washing and ...