Can Cold Weather Really Make You Sick?

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As soon as the first sneeze of the season strikes, it’s easy to blame the cold weather.

But here’s the truth: it’s not the chill in the air that’s making you sick — though many people still wonder why they seem to get sick more often in cold weather.

“Understanding what’s really behind those sniffles can help you protect yourself all season long,” says Taylor Abelli, MD, with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.