Colder weather increases respiratory infections

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Why are you more likely to catch a cold in winter?

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The incidence of respiratory infections, such as the common cold, peaks in temperate regions during the winter.

During the winter , we typically spend more time indoors, meaning we're spending more time closer to other people, potentially in places with poor air ventilation.

Scientists have shown that there are distinct biological mechanisms that explain why we get more colds in cold weather.

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