'Can You Be Around Someone With COVID-19 and Not Get It?'
October 21, 2020
Many things affect whether or not a person exposed to a virus gets sick from it. Find out how to minimize your risk.
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Frieda Wiley, PharmD, RPh
Frieda Wiley, PharmD, RPh, is a clinical pharmacist, contract medical writer, and consultant. She has numerous publications to her credit, including O! The Oprah Magazine, Arthritis Today, US News & World Report, Everyday Health, and Costco Connection. To read more about Frieda, visit her website, or follow her on Twitter.