Does going out with your hair wet get you sick?

Odessa-Midland, did your mom always tell you that going outside with wet hair would make you sick? Well, it has now been debunked and your Momma is not going to like the answer.

But Is Mom Always Right?

In this case, your mom was wrong. (Don't tell her I said it)

The Mayo Clinic Health System said it's just a myth and you can not get sick by going outside with your hair wet.

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Going outside with wet hair may make you feel colder and uncomfortable but will not give you an actual cold. Wet hair doesn't make the chance of you catching a cold go up.

How do People actually Catch Colds?

Viruses are spread through bodily fluids. To catch a cold, the flu, or COVID-19, you need to come in contact with infected fluids. This can happen when people who are already sick cough, blow their noses, or sneeze.

Wash Your Hands You Filthy Animals

There is no way you can completely stop yourself from making contact with infected fluids on objects but there is a way to prevent it from getting you sick.

Wash your hands! Always use soap and water for handwashing. If soap and water are unavailable, carry alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you.

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Clean Those Phones

I always ask people how often they sanitize their phones and you would be surprised how many people haven't ever done it!

Get a disinfecting wipe and wipe that sucker down. I have done this to all my phones for years and it has never done any damage. I usually do this after a busy day or after a gym session.