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Iron Deficiency During a Fast

Question

Does a 14-year-old boy who has fainted in the past and has a history of iron deficiency need to fast on the 17th of Tammuz?

Answer

Shalom u’vracha. 

If it is known that he still has an iron deficiency, he should not fast. 

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