Are colds contagious

Why are colds transmitted from child to adult?

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Common Cold Risk Factors. We call it the “common cold” for good reason. There are over one billion colds in the United States each year. You and your children will probably have more colds than any other type of illness. Children …

How long are colds contagious?

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The “common cold,” acute viral rhinitis, is actually caused by more than a hundred different agents. (The same symptoms can also be caused by coronaviruses, influenza virus, adenoviruses, and respiratory syncytial viruses [RSV]….

How do you catch a cold?

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sum1 coughs & you breath in water droplets from them

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How long are colds contagious?

Q: On January 6th, I rode back up to College with a friend of mine, and she was very sick with a cold. I did not get sick, but I find myself in a position where I am going to have to ride in a car with here again (for 2.5 hours) this coming Monday. I spoke with her today, and she said that for the most part she is feeling better. Is she still contagious? I wouldn’t want to get sick from her, especially after I didn’t get sick the first time. What do you think?

A: as long as symptoms are present it is contagious.handwashing is VITAL!dont rub your face w/out first washing ur hands or sanitizing.

can dog colds be contagious to people?

Q: my dog has bronchitis and now i do not feel well, i have a cold and stuffy nose. is it possible for his sickness to be contagious to me?

A: Its unusual, but it is possible, usually we give our colds to dogs, not the other way around, and usually the symptoms are quite different. For example, when you get a cold, you get a runny nose, fever, etc. Your dog will just be tired.

Can cat colds be contagious for humans?

Q: My kitten of 4 months has been sneezing pretty frequently. I think he has a cold. He is going to the vet soon. He sneezes on me a lot and sometimes I start getting a runny nose and sneezing too. What could this be???

A: No you cant catch it off the kitten,my cat slept on my bed for the whole 15 years of her life even when she had the sniffles, but i never caught anything off her!