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Is the immune system effective at combating a viral cold?
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Depends.: The cold virus mutates a lot and thus developing an effective immune response to it is always a catch up affairs. The easiest way to combat it is to keep your hands clean and use soap and water or a hand sanitizer after touching any shared areas with the public.
Answered 8/4/2013
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