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FICTION:"I won't pass on my cold as long as I don't breath on anyone".

Whilst sneezing and coughing help to spread germs in tiny droplets of water carried in the air, we are far more likely to catch a cold or flu from an infected person by shaking hands and later rubbing our eyes than by just being in close proximity to someone or even by kissing them.

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