Always Bundle Up In The Cold? You May Still Get Sick, Expert Says

Contrary to what your mother always told you, heading out into the cold without your hat and gloves won’t guarantee a case of the flu later, says a Purdue University nursing professor. Unfortunately, bundling also doesn’t offer much protection from the viruses currently sweeping the nation, says Pam Aaltonen, an associate professor of nursing and public health.”Being chilled does not lead to illness,” Aaltonen says. “Colds and influenza are caused by viruses.

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Filed under: Flu / SARS on February 26th, 2008