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Can a baby catch germs from an adult and get walking pneumonia?
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Yes, it can happen: Yes, they can be infected so if they have symptoms do take them for medical evaluation and treatment. Here's a link to determine if they have symptoms. http://pediatrics.about.com/od/pneumonia/a/walking_pneumon.htm good luck.
Answered 7/16/2016
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