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Often people believe that you will be most likely to catch a cold when your immunity is down. "This is a myth," explains Dr. Gordon. "Healthy people with normal immune systems catch colds too."
"If exposed to the cold virus, 95 percent of normal people become infected," says Dr Gordon. "However, only 25 percent will suffer symptoms."
Another myth is that being chilled gives you a cold.
"Even when someone is under-dressed, or has wet hair, you are no more likely to catch a cold, rather you need to be exposed to the virus," he says.