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Avoid contact with people who have a cold, especially when they have just caught the infection - though sometimes it is possible to catch a cold from someone who doesn't yet know that he or she has a cold.

Avoid spending much time with many people in places without adequate ventilation.

If you have a cold, wash your hands well and often, especially after wiping your nose.