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Should you avoid shopping malls if you have a weakened immune system and should you run away if you see someone coughing or sneezing nearby?
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No running: No running in the mall (same rule as No Running in the hallway in 6th grade) unless there is an active terrorist attack... but "hold your breath" and walk farther away. That means stop breathing until moving away from the sick person. It's easy to do, most of the time, because the average person can hold his breath for 1-2 minutes. Of course, wash hands after using the restroom and before eating.
Answered 5/29/2016
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