Can cold weather make you sick?

May Be Interested In:Jones to coach Homan’s team at Canadian women’s curling championship


It’s a common misconception that being physically cold means you’ll get a cold, perhaps because respiratory infections usually soar during the winter months. While frostier weather can make us more susceptible to infections — for instance, by lowering immune defenses against respiratory viruses — the frigid conditions don’t actually cause the illness in the first place.

But there are various other conditions that are triggered by chillier temperatures. One example is hypothermia, which is caused by a dangerous drop in core body temperature.

share Share facebook pinterest whatsapp x print

Similar Content

Taylor Swift was every inch the proud girlfriend as she shared a smooch with her boyfriend Travis Kelce as they celebrated his team making the Super Bowl
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce throw exclusive private party to celebrate Chiefs reaching the Super Bowl
This week on
This week on
At Sundance, a film about wildfire recovery stirs raw emotions: 'Community is the solution'
At Sundance, a film about wildfire recovery stirs raw emotions: ‘Community is the solution’
New Zealand firm fined in lead contaminated sugar case
New Zealand firm fined in lead contaminated sugar case
Le cinéaste Rafaël Ouellet adaptera au cinéma le roman «Les pénitences», d’Alex Viens
Le cinéaste Rafaël Ouellet adaptera au cinéma le roman «Les pénitences», d’Alex Viens
What is Stargate? Trump’s $800b AI investment explained
What is Stargate? Trump’s $800b AI investment explained
Beyond Borders: Global News That Hits Home | © 2025 | Daily News