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Can cold temperatures have any effect on getting sick?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Over time if your: Immunological response drops (i.e. Response to very cold temperatures) it could make you more susceptible to infection by upper respiratory viruses.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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