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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Everyone gets a case of the common cold from time to time, and levels tend to pick up over the winter months, with many people complaining of coughs, blocked noses and sore throats. While the illness may not be anything serious or life-threatening, it can cause you to miss work and feel run down. Perk yourself up until your cold passes by relieving symptoms with the help of UK Meds.</span></p>
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