Google Trends reveals spike in ‘Common Cold’ searches in December 2024

As winter has arrived, people are getting sick due to fever, cold and cough. The common cold is a viral infection that becomes more frequent in winters due to lower temperatures and increased indoor activities, which facilitate virus spread. Dry air can also weaken the nasal lining, making it easier for viruses to infect.

In the first week of December, Google Trends show spike in search for ‘Common Cold’. Between November 30 to December 7, the graphs show multiple highs and lows in search pattern for ‘Common Cold’.