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Monday, August 24, 2009 hobbitgirl asks

Q: I got a cold three weeks ago, and have a post nasal drip and a cough that's going away...

I don't have fatigue/sore throat or congestion any more - basically, I don't really feel sick anymore, and I refuse to lock myself up in the house, but I worry about infecting others. Do I still have to freak out if I forget to disinfect my hands before touching a doorknob? What if my lips accidentally bumped the spout of a water fountain? I know, I know I'm being silly -- but...

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