Common Cold : Prevention
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Prevention could include:
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Avoid contact with infected individuals
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Washing hands
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It might seem overwhelming to try to prevent colds, but you can do it. Children average three to eight colds per year. It is certainly better to get three than eight! Here are five proven ways to reduce exposure to germs: Switch day care: Using a ...
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People with colds are contagious during the first two to four days of the infection. Colds pass from person to person in several ways. When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, tiny fluid droplets containing the virus are expelled. If th...
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Prevention focuses on strengthening the immune system by eating a healthy diet low in sugars and high in fresh fruits and vegetables, practicing meditation to reduce stress, getting adequate sleep, and getting regular moderate exercise. Some steps...
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Along with strategies to prevent the spread of cold viruses, it is vitally important for health care professionals to teach patients that antibiotics have no role in the treatment of the common cold. Antibiotics should not be prescribed for colds ...
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It is not possible to prevent colds because the viruses that cause colds are common and highly infectious. However, there are some steps individuals can take to reduce their spread. These include: washing hands well and frequently, especially afte...
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