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My husband has a bad cold. i'm taking precautions not to catch it, but if i were to,about how many days would it take until that happens?
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Usually 2-3 days: Most of the most common viruses that cause colds have incubation periods of two to three days. You can reduce your risk by thoroughly washing your hands frequently.
Answered 11/11/2017
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