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Went to urgent care and have been diagnosed with pneumonia. is this contagious? pneumonia
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Pneumonia: If you cough on someone directly while you are sick, yes, you could infect someone else. You should rest, avoid being near those who are frail, very young, very old, and drink plenty of fluids.
Answered 9/30/2019
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