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A member asked:
Was just wondering how long colds are contagious for? no one wants to c me in fear of getting sick..thanks
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Wrong Season: It is summer in Canada. Colds are a viral illness seen in the winter. If you are ill you are not likely to have a viral infection and are more likely to have something like bronchitis. IN the summer we always recommend getting medical attention earlier then we would in the winter.
Answered 7/11/2014
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