Illness on the Tenth of Tevet

The Tenth of Teves

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Question

I have a fever and a sore throat, and today I received test results showing that I have a bacterial infection, and I need to take antibiotics for ten days. Should I fast on the Tenth of Tevet?

Answer

Shalom Rav and a speedy recovery

Any sick person is exempt from fasting on the Tenth of Tevet, even if the illness is not life-threatening. Therefore, someone with a throat infection is exempt from the fast. It is forbidden for a sick person to be stringent and fast.

Source

Mishnah Berurah 550:4.

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