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Common Cold

Sneezing, runny nose, scratchy throat—everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 62 million cases of the common cold occur each year and 20 million school days are lost annually in the United States due to the common cold.

Understanding the Common Cold

Last Updated February 11, 2011

Last Reviewed February 11, 2011