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I was on an elevator today, and someone who was sick came on and started talking near me, he didn't cough or sneeze. can i get sick from him talking?
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Contact with illness: Yes or no. It depends on many factors. First is what his illness was and if he was contagious at the time. Some illnesses are easier to catch than others. If his illness was something you have had in the past, you will have an immunity to it and you will not get it. Time will tell if you will become il from this contact. It is important to wash your hands often, get enough sleep and eat well
Answered 9/4/2015
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