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[-] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 21 points 4 months ago

Isn't it more that cold weather makes people gather together in enclosed spaces.

[-] areyouevenreal@lemm.ee 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

It's a combination of different factors. Cold weather makes it harder for your airways to defend themselves. There are I believe some cold viruses that are viable for longer or are stronger in cold weather, but since the cold is many different viruses I am not sure how much difference it makes.

[-] HackerJoe@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago

True. Influenza viruses don't like heat. You can potentially reduce the amount of active cells substantially by going to the sauna. 60°C is already sufficient to reduce it by 4 orders of magnitude.

https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7481/13/4/60

[-] Mercury@lemmy.world 12 points 4 months ago

It's because your immune system is less efficient at lower temperatures. So being cold doesn't directly make you sick, but it can indirectly contribute to getting you sick.

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