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This morning i woke up and vomited but felt better after that. might i be contagious?

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Dr. Richard Rosenthal answered

Unknown: Nausea and vomiting can be from several causes only one of which is infections. For example, a "hangover" can cause nausea.

Answered 7/20/2012

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