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September 29, 2022

Previous Common Colds Could Boost Risks of More Severe COVID-19

Having a common cold caused by seasonal coronaviruses may cause immune distraction, making some people’s immune systems respond less effectively to SARS-CoV-2 infection and increase their risk of more severe COVID-19.

2022-09-29 NCATS Support /news-events/news/previous-common-colds-could-boost-risks-of-more-severe-COVID-19