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I had a cold and gave it to my mom who gave it back to me and to my dad. we keep getting each other sick. what can i do to avoid this?we live together

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Clean hands: clean hands, clean counter tops, clean not shared utensils. Try not to come in too close contact with each other, cover your mouths, when you cough or sneeze.

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Answered 3/2/2015

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A member asked:

I had a cold and gave it to my mom who gave it back to me and to my dad. we keep getting each other sick. what can i do to avoid this?we live together

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

Dr Veres agreed

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