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Daily Mirror
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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Doctor debunks bizarre potato cold and flu hack - and issues warning about trying it

Some people are claiming that a bizarre new hack involving a potato can relieve the symptoms of cold and flu.

There's currently a shortage of cough and cold medicines in the UK due to ministers' "lack of planning," according to pharmacy leaders.

Most people already know a few so-called cold remedies that have been passed down through generations, and one involves putting raw potatoes under your feet.

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