Debunking Myths: Can You Get Sick from the Rain?

Do you remember getting sick after getting caught in the rain? You may have suddenly developed the sniffles after being surprised by a downpour, or after hurrying from your office to your car in a torrential rainfall. Or maybe you found yourself sneezing incessantly after trying to beat the rain.

With the fall season upon us, the chances of light showers and rainfall have significantly increased. With this revives an old warning we often heard from our parents while growing up: getting caught in the rain can cause you to get sick.

This warning can continue to haunt us even when we …read more