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I work in a daycare, what is the best option to prevent the common cold?
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Vitamin D: Recent mayo clinic studies show vitamin d is probably not a vitamin but a hormone and it is actually the only thing that can prevent a virus. Not vitamin c, not zinc, not zicam. Blood levels need to be between 50-100(even if your lab says 32is mormal).
Answered 12/20/2011
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Wash your hands: Avoid being coughed on directly. Avoid anyone with symptoms of a cold. Wash your hands frequently. Get plenty of rest. Eat nutritious meals. Wear a face mask if you must be near infectious people.
Answered 9/11/2019
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