Why Do Some People Get Sick Just by Being Around Others?

Some people catch sickness faster because their immune systems are like a weak shield. If someone near them is sneezing or coughing, the germs can reach them quickly, it's like getting sprayed with water when the wind is blowing.

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Examples

A child sneezes in class, another child sitting nearby gets a runny nose within minutes.
An old man coughs on the bus, a woman with weak immunity sits beside him and feels ill soon after.
During flu season, being near someone who’s sick can cause you to feel worse faster.

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