Cold weather causes the flu.
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Flu is caused by influenza viruses. Cold weather can, however, assist in transmitting the virus. In our survey, two-thirds of U.S. adults (66%) got this right – but a third either thought it was true or were not sure.
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Flu is caused by influenza viruses. Cold weather can, however, assist in transmitting the virus. In our survey, two-thirds of U.S. adults (66%) got this right – but a third either thought it was true or were not sure.