Yes, summer colds are often contagious. Just like colds that occur in other seasons, summer colds are caused by viruses that easily spread from person to person through close contact, such as shaking hands or touching surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. The viruses responsible for summer colds are just as contagious as the influenza virus which is more common during the cooler months. For this reason, if you’ve caught a summer cold, it's very important to take precautions to prevent spreading the virus to the people around you.                                                                                                                You should practice proper hand hygiene, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and limit close contact with others as much as possible when you are experiencing symptoms. For more information please contact us or use our online check-in. We have convenient locations in Ruther Glen and Alexandria, VA. We serve patients from Alexandria VA, Huntington VA, Arlington VA, Ruther Glen VA, Bagdad VA, Athens VA, Doswell VA, and surrounding areas.