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Is there a reason why i only get a cold once a year and when around sick people do not get sick? i had been around those with covid and did not get it nor i guess knew?

Q: is there a reason why i only get a cold once a year and when around sick people do not get sick? i had been around those with covid and did not get it nor i guess knew?

: That is good. Your body must have a good resistance to infections. Some people are so blessed. But still take precautions to be safe

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

That is good. Your body must have a good resistance to infections. Some people are so blessed. But still take precautions to be safe

Answered 5/3/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably you're just lucky. Or maybe you instinctively avoid the kinds of contact that increase transmission risk.

Answered 5/3/2022

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A member asked:

Is there a reason why i only get a cold once a year and when around sick people do not get sick? i had been around those with covid and did not get it nor i guess knew?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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