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When are you most likely to develop a cold after catching the virus? same day? next day? later?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Cold: Viruses usually become clinically active within 24 to 72 hours. Good Luck

Dr Kanter agreed

Answered 12/16/2018

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COVID 19?: The incubation period is usually 2 to 14 days (but can be as quick as one day). The median time if 5 days. You have more chance of having an accurate test result if you have symptoms or you wait at least a few days after COVID 19 contact.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/26/2020

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A member asked:

When are you most likely to develop a cold after catching the virus? same day? next day? later?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Kanter agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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