
We’ve all been in an office or on a train where someone is coughing all over the place and obviously contagious with a cold. We’ve probably done it ourselves, too, because staying at home isn’t always an option when you have a cold or the flu.
However, at a time of year when we’re all susceptible to catching and spreading germs and viruses, woman&home’s resident GP, Dr Amir Khan, has been advising against complacency. Speaking to co-host Cherry Healey on their No Appointment Necessary podcast, Dr Khan says staying at home when you first notice symptoms of a cold or the flu isn’t dramatic - it's actually the most responsible thing to do.