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6 February 2026

7176 GB adults surveyed

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How easy or difficult do you find coping with a common cold i.e. being able to do all the things you would usually do as effectively as you would usually do them?

Conducted 6 February 2026

YouGov surveyed 7176 GB adults

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55%
23%
4%
4%
How easy or difficult do you find coping with a common cold i.e. being able to do all the things you would usually do as effectively as you would usually do them?

Conducted 6 February 2026

YouGov surveyed 7176 GB adults

By:
13%
55%
23%
4%
4%

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