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Do people get less colds as they age? The immune system’s lifelong journey

According to the National Institutes of Health, adults catch an average of 2-4 colds per year, significantly fewer than a child's 6-10. This drop-off raises a common question: **Do people get less colds as they age**? The complex answer involves a delicate balance between a lifelong accumulation of immunity and the gradual decline of the immune system itself.