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I have a surgery in three days and i feel like i'm going to get a cold. what should i do?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

OJ binge: Take high doses of vitamin c tablets i.e. 1000mg . Also drink lots of orange juice.

Answered 7/20/2013

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