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Wednesday (1/3), my coworker threw up at work. before she felt sick that day, she kissed me on the cheek an hour prior. its now been 56 hrs since the last time i saw her. can i still get this? or is there a good chance i have been spared?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Spared: vomiting can be from many causes: if not ill now, go about your normal life.

Answered 1/9/2018

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A member asked:

Wednesday (1/3), my coworker threw up at work. before she felt sick that day, she kissed me on the cheek an hour prior. its now been 56 hrs since the last time i saw her. can i still get this? or is there a good chance i have been spared?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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