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Do you get more colds as you age? The surprising truth about senior immunity.

While children can catch up to 10 colds a year, the frequency generally decreases over a person's lifespan, with seniors getting far fewer on average. The question, "Do you get more colds as you age?" has a nuanced answer, as a less frequent illness can present a greater risk due to changes in the body's immune system.

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Are Older People More Susceptible to Colds?

As we age, our immune systems naturally weaken, a process known as immunosenescence, making it harder to fight off infections. While this means older people are not more susceptible to the *frequency* of colds, it does increase their vulnerability to severe outcomes and complications.

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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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Why am I getting more colds as I get older? Understanding age-related immunity

According to MedlinePlus, as people age, their immune systems do not work as well as they once did, which can increase the risk of getting sick and experiencing complications. For those wondering "Why am I getting more colds as I get older?," the primary reason is a natural, age-related weakening of the immune system, coupled with other lifestyle and chronic health factors.

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