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Methuen, MA
A 27-year-old female asked:

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
Dentistry 39 years experience
Yes: it could be. Good luck and speedy recovery.
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