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Was exposed to person with bad cold/cough. the last close contact was 4 days ago, so far i'm not sick. how long until i know i didn't catch it?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

About a week: You'll probably be home free if no symptoms within a week.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/3/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cold / cough: If you think this was a possible COVID contact - the quarantine is for 14 days. If they just have a typical viral respiratory infection - I agree with earlier response of a week.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/6/2020

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A member asked:

Was exposed to person with bad cold/cough. the last close contact was 4 days ago, so far i'm not sick. how long until i know i didn't catch it?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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