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Yes, it is possible but infrequent in otherwise healthy people. Usually the body is infected with only one virus at a time. But, unless you are immune to that particular virus, it is possible to become infected at any time, regardless of whether you are already sick.
The immune system produces various antibodies, so if you are sick with a cold your immune system has already started producing more antibodies, some of which indiscriminately attack all foreign invaders. This is probably why, once you are sick with a cold, you are less likely to get the flu or anything else at the same time since the immune system has already been alerted and is working hard. However, it is not impossible, it has happened. You will know if you get both. Cold symptoms will pale in comparison to the flu and the flu will come on abruptly. What felt like just congestion and a runny nose will turn into a pounding headache, cold sweats, muscle aches and possible nausea. Moreover, the flu symptoms will probably end before the cold does.
Both are viral illnesses , there are scores of viruses that cause the common cold, and
a single family of viruses -- that cause influenza. Both the common cold and influenza
are illnesses of the upper respiratory system.
I would assume that if your immune system is not fully up to par that it would certainly be possible because of the fact that the common cold can be caused by alot of different viruses, I wouldn't think there was any discrimmination as viruses are opportunistic by nature. People with immune deficiencies often have to be very careful because there is so many viruses that in normal conditions their body would just fight off and maybe that's why we normally do not notice when we contract influenza virus and cold virus at the same time.
The common cold and the flu are caused by two different types of viruses so there really is no relationship between them or an illness you have from one or the other. You can have the flu without having had a common cold virus and vice versa.
No, the weather and temperature have nothing to do with getting an infection by a virus, like influenza or a common cold. See the related answers to explain why the flu has a season that is fall and winter when it is cold if it isn't because of the cold. See also the answer to the question can you catch a cold by being in the cold for more detail (the question and answer can apply to a cold or the flu).
Not typically since usually an otherwise healthy person has only one viral infection at a time. The common cold and the flu are caused by different types of viruses.
No, not possible. The "cold" is caused by one of over 300 different viruses, and influenza (flu) is caused by one of the several viruses.
It is possible, especially in the immuno-suppressed, but usually a person has one virus infection at a time. It is not fully understood why.
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Can you get the flu by being in cold temperatures?
No. The flu is caused by an infectious organism (viruses) not temperature.
Why are flu jabs given out in winter when really catching the flu or the cold has nothing to do with being out in cold weather?
The flu has a lot to do with the weather. When it is cold out people tend to stay inside and pass diseases around. The flu is one of those.
Can being diabetic cause constant cold and flu?
yes
What are some myths about catching the flu?
The biggest myth about it is the one that says you get colds and flu by being cold or out in the cold or being wet and cold, etc. This is proven wrong. See the related questions below for more information.
Can you catch a cold by being next to someone with a cold?
You can catch a cold by being next to someone with a cold. This is because cold and flu in infectious and is considered to be an airborne disease.
If you have both flu and cold symptoms what do you have?
You could have either a cold or the flu or both. Or, you could have allergies. See the related questions for information about the symptoms of cold and flu.
Can sub zero temperatures cure a cold or flu?
No. Cold and flu viruses are unaffected by cold or even freezing temperatures.
How can the chickenpox and the cold and flu be treated?
Calamine lotion for chickenpox...starve a flu and feed a cold.
Can you go to your friends house with a cold or flu?
Yes u can. Just expect to get the cold or flu.
Would a head cold fall under the category of a common cold or the flu?
If you are asking about a relationship between the common cold and influenza, there is one: both the common cold and influenza are caused by viruses. Other than that relationship, and that they both affect the upper respiratory system, they are not otherwise related. If your question is asking if getting the flu is related to being cold or in the cold, then see the related questions in the related questions section for information about getting a cold or the flu from cold weather.
What is AAA cold?
it is cold and flu severe
What is terra flu?
cold
