A Sick and Weak Girl on Tisha B'Av
Question
I have a daughter who is 12 years and 3 months old. She currently has a fever and is very weak. Does she need to fast? What is the rule in this case?
Answer
Shalom!
She should not fast.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 554:6; Mishnah Berurah 11.
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