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Can u get cold despite taking antibotics?
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Yes: Antibiotics will do absolutely nothing to treat or prevent a cold. Colds are caused by viruses. Antibiotics only treat bacteria. Antibiotics are placebos when used to treat or prevent colds. They should not be used for that purpose.
Answered 12/27/2013
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