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10. Preventing a Cold

The cold has no cure, so the only way to really prevent it is to practice safe habits. Physical measures such as hand washing and protective face masks can help prevent the spread of viruses. Many of the other methods of preventing colds are inconclusive at best. There is no proof that zinc supplements or antivirals affect the cold virus. Vitamin C supplements may reduce the duration of a cold, but do not appear to affect the severity.

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