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How can i reduce my chances of giving my grandma my cold?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Avoid contact: Keep your hands well washed. Use hand sanitizers to kill germs. Keep distance from your grandmother . Wash your hands before touching your mouth, eyes or nose. Elect to use paper towels instead of shared cloth towels. Keep surfaces in your home disinfected.

Answered 6/20/2014

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