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How to not spead a cold to kids?

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S: General hygiene. Wash hands regularly. Cough into a tissue or into elbow or sleeve of shirt. Clean nose into tissue. Keep younger kids away from sick kids. Lots of fluids to drink.

Dr Tomberlin agreed

Answered 6/6/2017

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Wash your hands: Wash your hands when handling your kid or use sanitizer .

Dr Calderon and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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