The Common Cold The common cold is the most frequent infection across the United States. The cold part isn't so accurate. People used to think a cold came from being out in the cold, or being cold. Now we know what really causes it. What does happen is that you catch a virus from another person. This often happens by touching a infected surface and then touching openings in your body, such as your eyes, …showed first 75 words of 1035 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1035 total…touching the nose or eyes is another. People with colds should always sneeze or cough into a kleenex, and throw it away right after. If possible, you should avoid close, extended exposure to people who have colds. Because colds can survive up to three hours outside the nasal passages on inanimate objects and skin, cleaning surfaces with a virus-killing disinfectant might help prevent spread of infection. That’s the common cold, don’t catch it!