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How long is a person contagious with a cold?

By Anonymous January 7, 2018 - 9:30am
 
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Hello. Thank you for your question today.

For colds, most individuals become contagious about a day before cold symptoms develop and remain contagious for about five to seven days. Some children may pass the flu viruses for longer than seven days (occasionally for two weeks). Colds are considered upper respiratory infections.

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January 7, 2018 - 12:52pm
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