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Is It Possible To Get Infected By Hearing Someone Vomit?

Landing after a 6 hr plane ride to London, England i had to use the washroom. When i was leaving i heard someone start vomiting 2 or 3 times. I quickly left. I am an emetophobe and was wondering if i should worry about if i will catch something from that poor women.
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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Hi,

You will not get infected by hearing someone vomit (for sure). You don't have to worry about it!

Take care
Rajesh
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Is It Possible To Get Infected By Hearing Someone Vomit?

Hi, You will not get infected by hearing someone vomit (for sure). You don t have to worry about it! Take care Rajesh