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A member asked:
My boyfriend has pneumonia (can't remember if he said viral or bacterial). am i likely to get it? ( i currently have a cold)
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Possible : If viral then always a possibility. Bacterial as well. Good hand washing and hygiene is always a must. Avoid tobacco as much as possible.
Answered 8/11/2014
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