If you're already fighting a flu, are you more or less likely to contract another infectious disease?

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If you're already fighting a flu, are you more or less likely to contract another infectious disease?

2006-12-21 23:23:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health

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yes, if your immune system is already being used to fight one virus/illness you will be more suseptible to another, not to mention the fact that you are tired and this is another reason that it would be easier to catch something.

2006-12-21 23:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by tera_duke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes - your immune system is already being compromised.

2006-12-22 07:25:30 · answer #2 · answered by Catmmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, immune system is weaker at that time.

2006-12-22 07:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

more likely

2006-12-22 07:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by Fabregas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋