Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO More than 200 viruses can cause the common cold, which results in respiratory ...

The influenza virus, COVID-19 and the common cold are caused by different viruses. Consider getting vaccinated to keep ...

Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.

The common cold affects adults one to two times per year and children up to six times, but many misconceptions persist about ...

You may have heard many tips and tricks for avoiding the common cold — but are they actually preventative or just wishful thinking?

Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.

Mar. 25, 2025 — Early animal studies show that a single vaccine could protect the recipient from different variants of the coronaviruses that cause COVID-19, the flu and the common cold.

The common cold comes with some common myths. For example, did you know that you can get a cold year-round, not just in the winter? Here are some other myths to debunk.