The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, so it's important that pharmacy staff know how to advise customers.

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The common cold

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With colds so common, it is really important that pharmacy staff know how to advise customers on preventing and managing the virus, particularly at this time of year when it is more prevalent.

Learning objectives

Understand what causes the common cold and how it spreads
Know the symptoms of the common cold, and how to distinguish it from flu
Recognise the symptoms and signs that warrant referral for medical advice
Be able to advise on the management of common cold.

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The common cold 15 Min

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The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, so it's important that pharmacy staff know how to advise customers.

Start

The common cold

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In OTC

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