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Can you tell me is it true that someone with a strong immune system won't catch a cold if they're sneezed on?
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No: Contrary to popular belief, there's no such thing as a "strong immune system." there are weak immune systems and normal immune systems. People with normal immune systems still get colds when exposed to cold viruses their immune system hasn't seen before.
Answered 12/30/2013
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