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Severe Cold — Fast of Tisha B’Av

Question

A very severe cold (to the extent of using 2 packs of tissues a day)
Pregnancy, week 9, normal
Should I fast?

Answer

Shalom u’vrachah 

If the cold weakens the entire body to the point that she needs to lie in bed, she should not fast. 

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