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Download our fact sheet to provide your patients with easy to follow guidance on colds and flu.
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A cold is caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat and upper airways. There are more than 200 different viruses that can cause a cold. The flu (influenza) is caused by more severe viruses. The rapid changes in viruses also result in different types of seasonal flu.
Patient fact sheet
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Last updated 19 Jul 2019
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Last updated 19 Jul 2019
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