People who wash their hands frequently during cold season typically have fewer colds than those who do not. This observation suggests cold viruses can be transmitted by

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Cold viruses can be transmitted through both direct contact (such as shaking hands with someone who has a cold) and through fomites (inanimate objects such as doorknobs or keyboards that have been contaminated with the virus). Washing hands frequently can help prevent the transmission of cold viruses through both of these routes. Cold viruses are not transmitted through mechanical or biological vectors.

People Who Wash Their Hands Frequently During Cold Season Typically