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Host: Should I stay at home if I have a cold and if so, for how long?
Ronald Turner: Well, I think that is a behavioral question, not a medical question. I think it depends a little bit on what your work environment is like and what your duties are. I think if you are in a work environment that requires you to have contact with a lot of people and you have a cold, you have to recognize that you are potentially going to spread that to your coworkers. On the other hand, if your work involves sitting in an office, typing at a keyboard there is probably no much reason to stay home, unless you just feel like you can not do your work.
Expert: Dr. Ronald Turner
Professor of Pediatrics, UVA
Ronald Turner, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Turner earned his MD degree from Southern Illinois University and did his training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Columbus Children’s Hospital (Ohio State University) and the University of Virginia. He subsequently served in faculty positions at the More »
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In this video Ronald Turner, MD of the University of Virginia explains all of the various issues surrounding the common cold virus. He discusses everything from prevention to treatment to how to treat colds in More »
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