Ways to Prevent Colds and Flus
These Are the Most Effective Ways to Avoid Getting a Cold This Season
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Keep Your Distance
Whenever possible, stay away from anyone who has cold or flu symptoms. People are typically most contagious about one day before symptoms develop until about five to seven days after the onset of illness. If complete avoidance is impractical, try to stay at least three feet away — that's the distance that virus-containing droplets from coughs and sneezes can travel.
