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Can you go to school with a cold? should you?

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Most do: This is of course a terrific way to spread a cold. However, colds are so common especially in mid winter that this might partially empty many schools. The usual pattern is to go to school if the cold is not obvious or severe.

Answered 3/17/2020

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