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Someone sick hugged me other day & now woke with sore throats & bad body aches (back, knees, legs, arms). could these aches be from catching cold/flu?

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

Yes: it could be. Good luck and speedy recovery.

Answered 2/23/2017

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