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Hey two questions, i have tonsillitis and my boyfriend wants to know that if i kiss him will he get it? he has the flu shot.
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He may become ill: if you kiss each other. Even if he had the flu shot, it is not known what type of organism is causing your symptoms.
Answered 11/21/2014
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