What Is the Common Cold?
7. Who’s At Risk?
People of all ages can catch a cold, but children under the age of 6 are most at risk. This is especially the case for those that spend a lot of time in close proximity with other children. People of all ages are more susceptible to catching the common cold if they are living in crowded conditions.
The common cold can be caught all year round, but it is most common during the colder months. People that smoke are also more prone to catching the cold than other people are. People with a weakened immune system are also in a higher risk category, and the symptoms are also more likely to be serious for them.
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