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Can i spread cold germs in pool?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you are swimming: In close proximity to others and sneeze or cough on them then yes, you can spread common cold virus. But, no, i don't believe that you will contaminate the water.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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