Tenth of Tevet – Throat Infection
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Question
Shalom and blessings,
Yesterday I began taking antibiotics for a throat infection (which developed as a result of a virus I had a week earlier) for a period of ten days. In general I am able to function, although during the day I feel heaviness in my head and a need to rest. I do not currently have a fever. My question is: am I obligated to fast? The instruction I received from the doctor is to take the antibiotics after food. What am I supposed to do?
Yesterday I began taking antibiotics for a throat infection (which developed as a result of a virus I had a week earlier) for a period of ten days. In general I am able to function, although during the day I feel heaviness in my head and a need to rest. I do not currently have a fever. My question is: am I obligated to fast? The instruction I received from the doctor is to take the antibiotics after food. What am I supposed to do?
Answer
Shalom u-vracha
One should not fast when suffering from a throat infection.
An infection is an illness, and an ill person is exempt from fasting.
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