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If i already have a cold, can i catch a different cold or can my cold get worse from being in contact with someone who also has a cold?
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Yes, probably: There is no risk if you and this person are sharing the same infection, e.g. a household partner or perhaps co-worker. But if it's an entirely different cold virus, you could get a second cold on top of the first.
Answered 2/27/2018
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