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17 yo. past month have had multiple colds/stomach bugs that come one right after another. feel fine for coup. days then sick why do they keep coming?

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Can happen: It can be normal for any child to get 6-12 colds/illnesses per year and most of those will happen in the winter time

Answered 8/12/2015

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A member asked:

17 yo. past month have had multiple colds/stomach bugs that come one right after another. feel fine for coup. days then sick why do they keep coming?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered

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