Manuel Viso, doctor: “Colds don’t enter through the feet or come from the cold, they come through the air or the hands”
The content creator has shared a video on TikTok in which he debunks the belief that colds are contracted from walking barefoot.
In the world of health, one of the most widespread myths is the supposed link between walking barefoot in winter and catching a cold. Thanks to this belief, many grandparents scold their grandchildren daily for going barefoot on cold floors, convinced that socks and slippers provide the perfect shield against any virus.
In this context, Manuel Viso, a doctor and content creator, shared a TikTok video in which he debunks the myth and explains the real process that can lead someone to catch a cold. In his message, he addresses older viewers directly: “Grandparents of the world, we need to talk. We love you very much, but science says otherwise; colds do not enter through the feet, nor are they caused by the cold,” he begins.
He then explains the true route of transmission: “They come from viruses that travel through the air or through the hands, and then enter through the nose, mouth, or eyes,” he adds.
“Even if a child is barefoot, if there is no virus, there is no cold… It is that simple. Can their feet feel cold? Yes. Does that make them ill? No. Is it sometimes more comfortable to wear socks? Also yes,” he explains, before offering a reassuring message to grandparents: “Seeing a barefoot child is not a sign of danger, it is a sign of a happy childhood, so grandparents, you can breathe easy. Let them explore, run, feel… even without shoes,” he concludes.
The video, which in just a few hours has gained more than three thousand views, two hundred likes, and numerous comments, has captured the attention of many users, who have thanked Manuel for his explanation and expressed their surprise at the widespread childhood habit of walking barefoot.
@manuelvisothedoc 🔴 Abuelos (y papás) que los resfriados no vienen por los pies, ni@por andar descalzos o desabrigados 🥰 💚Si quieres que te hable de las ventajas de que los niños anden descalzos por casa ponme en comentarios SIN ZAPATOS 💚Si quieres que rompa algún que otro mito o lo aclare también escríbelo en comentarios #manuelvisothedoc #resfriados #virus #descalzos
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“I have been hearing that from grandparents my whole life”, “I love how you explain everything, you are a genius”, and “They really like going barefoot” are just some of the many comments on the post.
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