Do you catch a cold from someone else or is it from being out in the cold?

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kay s	Ive gotten a cold from both those ways you can get it from both... I get sick a ton so ya ..... You probably have a weak immune system if you get a cold from being outside unless you were there for a long period of time.... If you have a cold just take a lot of cough syrup Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cuapao	both. i experimented on this. i got a cold, then my groupmates and i were in a room. then a few dayts after, all of us has colds. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

WAZupYALL	both Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ðº°˜¨ §Håî®èå ¨˜°ºð	bothhh Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

martymar	colds are from germs, the cold outside only makes you cold ....germs comes from living things.....not cold weather Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Short Shot	Both and there are some germs that actually thrive in colder weather. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fujoshi	It is a proven myth that going out in the cold with wet hair does not make you sick... Germs, viruses, bacteria, fungis, or parasite... These are the only things that make you sick. People in our culture don't wash their hands as much as we should... Door knobs, keyboards/mice, telephones... Anything that is touched by contaminated hands and/or expultions from the mouth will be COVERED with germs... Get a packet of baby wipes or some kind of alcohol based wipe to carry around with you and wipe down anything that goes near your mouth, eyes, and nose... The primary points of entry to the body. Check out the articles about myths and sickness at the best website on earth: http://www.livescience.com Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

InkHeart	you get bronchitis or pneumonia from being out in the cold and not being properly covered up. the cold is caused by a VIRUS not bacteria, and no you can not get it from being out in the cold, unless you are in an area that the virus is in, which i highly doubt would survive in the cold... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

malteseken	Actually being out in the cold itself does not give you a cold. People are more likely to catch a cold when it is cold becuase the body is working full time trying to keep the body warm. Defences are low as a result of trying to keep the body warm. Colds are caught by your body taking in the cold viruses that are out there. When abybody sneezes or shakes your hand after blowing their nose there's always a potential for getting those germs. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Leidy333	Yes, I just got a cold from someone in my family and I feel really bad and they say that you cann't get a cold just from being cold. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fo Sho!	The colds keeps us indoors as well as our germs. Cold temps actually suppress bacteria, and airborne disease. The fact that we stay indoors more often in the winter, and less active our immune systems tend to lag, and we're more like to easily share our germs with family, co-workers...etc. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dude	You don't catch the common cold or any cold for that matter by being in the cold. However, being in the cold can impede your immune system and make you more prone to getting a cold. If your immune system is weakened from being in the cold, you might catch a cold that you would otherwise beat easily. Same thing for sleep and nutrition. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lonnie M	You catch a cold from someone else. It is usually transfered by physical contact. You can get it off of something that the other person has touched, like door handles, keyboards, ect. It does not travel through the air very effectively. That is why several people can set in a meeting with a person that has a cold and the others do not get it, even though the one with the cold was coughing. Being out in the cold will not cause you to catch a cold, it will make it worse, since your body has to expend energy to keep warm and has less to fight the cold. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sir Readalot	The cold virus is spread from person to person, usually by sneezing which releases a virus-laden aerosol into the air. Exposure to the cold virus does not necessarily mean you will contract a cold. However, exposure to low temperature without adequate clothing can lower your body temperature to the point at which you become more susceptible to the cold virus. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Maverick	germs Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fadi	You catch a cold because you're indoors more often in cold weather. The actual temperature has nothing to do with cold. However, you can still get very sick from the cold with diseases ranging from pneumonia to hypothermia. So zip up! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hbuckmeister	New research says that viruses are well preserved in cold weather thats why the flu is so prominent in the winter. You can also catch a cold from someone infected if you come into contact with their cold germs. Especially, if the person has a fever, thats when they are more contagious. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brown Eyez	Both it's due to germs, and viruses... use defectent sprays and medicine... it's contagious... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

insane_mad_maniak	sometimes it's just the body's way of reacting to being cold or wet and cold for a long time. then in this case it isn't contagious, but if it's a viral thing then it is. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

misty	Things like being cold and not getting enough sleep weaken your immune system, which is why so many people get sick around winter. It's the actual germs that you get from contact with other people (or possibly animals?) that will get you sick. So bundle up and take some vitamin C tablets! I recommend VitaSplash Immune Boost! It's grape flavored powder that you just pour into your water bottle and shake up and it tastes really good and has 1000% DV vitamin C, plus some B vitamins. (1000%!) Also, it's all natural. No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives. Super good for you! Definitely better tasting than Airborne, which is also a decent product, just not quite as good, if you ask me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dee	bacteria Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

.	catch a cold from someone else! GERMS and VIRUSES! drink alot od orange juice and get your vitamins everydays! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

<;3	You catch colds from other people's viruses. However, being out in the cold lowers your immune system and makes you more vulnerable towards catching a cold. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

xeno'sdaughter	Mostly from someone else but I think that being out in the cold acts as a catalyst. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

a. ani	You can't catch a cold unless you come into contact with the virus. Being out in the cold won't do it. But, if you're out in the cold, you may stress your body enough that you lower your resistance to the virus--increasing the chances that you'll come down with a cold when you do come in contact with the virus. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cannotundo	your cold is dormant until stimulated by either of the two, typhoid mary carried typhoid fever with no symptoms, we all carry the "cold". Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

izzy73	You catch colds from viruses in the air & on stuff (phones, door knobs, etc.). Simple as that. Being out in the cold won't get you sick directly. It just lessens your immune system, which in turn makes you have a greater chance of getting sick. Biology 101 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cashewwalnut	Only from germs. The cold weather thing is an old wives' tale. I think we tend to catch colds more when the weather is cold because we're all huddled up together inside.. no fresh air. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ellen degenitals	you catch a cold from someone else. when you're out in the cold, it weakens your immune system so that it's easier for you to catch a cold or other diseases, but you don't get sick from cold weather itself. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

negaduck	germs Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brad R	you can catch a cold directly from someone or from the air outdoors Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No