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Carnival & Colds: Is the Advice Justified?

Join the discussion: Do you think the call 'stay away from carnival if you have a cold' is justified? The TelegraphJoin the discussion: Do you think the call 'stay away from carnival if you have a cold' is…

  1. Join the discussion: Do you think the call ‘stay away from carnival if you have a cold’ is justified?  The Telegraph
  2. Join the discussion: Do you think the call ‘stay away from carnival if you have a cold’ is justified? Carnival stands for fun, crowds and dancing together on the street. But it is precisely this crowd that also increases the risk of infections. Jan Antonie Bruijn, outgoing mi  Facebook

date:2026-02-14 16:33:00

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