4 Unusual Illness Triggered By Cold Weather

Frigid temps may bring on cold and flu season. But does cold weather really make you sick? Learn all about these four illnesses that are triggered by winter weather.

By Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi
Dec 14, 2023 2:00 PM
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Forecasters have predicted the coming winter will be under the influence of El Niño. This climate pattern is expected to make the weather a bit milder and dryer for many parts of the country.

But that doesn’t mean special weather events like blizzards or polar vortexes are out of the forecast — those can still happen.

For some people, cold snaps are uncomfortable. But for people with cold-weather-triggering illnesses, cold weather can bring debilitating or even deadly diseases. 

Can Cold Weather Make You Sick?

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