Good question! Better safe than sorry! I ran your concern by my 8 year old, just to see what his logic would be. He is such a chameleon wiz! His responce: "He is cold blooded! He can't get your cold! Now don't forget dad, you promised that I can start helping you BBQ when I am 9 years old! Just 6 more months, I can't wait!" His birthday is in December.