Can you catch a cold from a person by just breathing the same air as them or just by being around them?!


Question: Can you catch a cold from a person by just breathing the same air as them or just by being around them.?
or do u have to have some kind of physical contact with them.?
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Answers:
Cold/influenza viruses can be inhaled easily.

Norwalk virus (stomach bug) has to be ingested either through the mouth, nose or eyes and is not air born unless you are standing right next to a vomiting person.Health Question & Answer

Yes you can catch a cold just by breathing the same air. The germs can become air born especially if they cough or sneeze. When you inhale, you're breathing in the germs. Then, lucky you, you've got a cold!Health Question & Answer

You bet. Colds are an airbourne virus.Health Question & Answer



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