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i have common cold for three days already. is it contagious?

i got sore throat on 25th dec morning. from 26th, i started sneezing non-stop and have runny nose. today on 27th, my throat is fine but i get either blocked nose on one side and drippy nose on the other side. i also started coughing a bit. ive seen a doctor already and she said i only need to get some rest and use nasal decongestant if the blocked nose is very problematic.

my question is, is it ok for me to go to work tomorrow? i took a day off today because im afraid that i might pass it on to someone else during work esp. since my job involves dealing with customers on a regular basis. and i read from some websites (although i could be wrong) that common cold is most contagious within the first three-four days!

thanks!

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  • 8 years ago
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    Yes, colds are contagious. That's how we get them -- other people breathe out the germs and we breathe them in. You should probably wait another day before going back to work although many people continue to work despite colds.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Of course it is not

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