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Courtney Pochin

Pharmacist warns against major mistake people make when suffering from cold and flu

We all know that being ill is the worst, especially at this time of year when there's so much to be done and so much festive fun to be had. However, it's cold and flu season and there's little that can be done to stop the spread of viruses like these.

Many people might head down to the shops and stock up on cold and flu products in the hope of 'nipping the sickness in the bud' but according to an expert, this would be a mistake.

That's because 'nipping it in the bud' is a big misconception people make, says Abbas Kanani, the superintendent pharmacist at Chemist Click.

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