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Do Older People Get Less Colds? Unpacking Immunity and the Aging Body

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, young children get 6 to 8 colds per year, often more if they attend daycare. This frequent exposure builds immunity over a lifetime, but **do older people get less colds?** The full answer involves both a stronger memory and a weakening defense.

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