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How likely is someone to get the same cold twice in one month?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It would likely be : From two different viruses. Did you know that over 200 viruses can cause common cold symptoms?

Dr Grogan and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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