Simple steps on how to dodge the winter common cold blues
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Winter is around the corner and that means, whether you re an adult or child, you re susceptible to catching a common cold.
The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat, that can be caused by a variety of respiratory viruses.
Rhinoviruses, the usual viral infectious agent in humans, are the most common causes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Other viruses that can cause colds include a respiratory syncytial virus, human parainfluenza viruses, adenovirus, common human coronaviruses, and human metapneumovirus.
You may catch a cold through close physical contact with someone who is infected, or by touching a surface that has been contaminated with their germs.