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If someone who is sick kissed you on your cheeks but then you washed your face with soap right after, what is the likelihood of getting sick?
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With what?: What are you afraid of? This is not a risky behavior. You have a small risk every time you take a breath. "Sick" with what? You need to live in the real world. Certain infections, say ebola or tuberculosis, call for special; precautions. Otherwise you are exposed to many viruses and other infections every day. Normal immunity protects you from most things.
Answered 5/7/2016
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