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Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold?

Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold?

Update: 2025-12-12
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The average person gets two to four colds a year. With all the missed school and work, that adds up to an economic impact of about $40 billion, according to some studies. So why haven’t we cured the common cold yet? CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell explores the science, the history, and the modern attempts to finally crack the case.


Producer: Jesse Remedios


Medical Writer: Andrea Kane


Showrunner: Amanda Sealy


Senior Producer: Dan Bloom


Technical Director: Dan Dzula


Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig

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Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold?

Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold?

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