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Why do I (and my kids) get so many colds? And with all this COVID around, should we be isolating too?

  • Written by: Thea van de Mortel, Professor, Nursing and Deputy Head (Learning & Teaching), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
Why do I (and my kids) get so many colds? And with all this COVID around, should we be isolating too?Brittany Colette

As we head towards winter, the likelihood of picking up a pesky cold increases. But COVID changes how we approach sore throats and runny noses.

If you have cold symptoms and return negative rapid antigen tests, isolating isn’t mandatory – but it’s a good idea. But how long should you stay away from others when you...

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