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How can i stop getting sick with viruses?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Part of life: If you're talking about cold viruses, you can't: they're just part of living. The best thing you can do is to wash your hands frequently when there are colds being passed around in the community, but most adults get about two colds per year no matter what they do.

Answered 5/28/2013

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