Medicine on Shabbat in Case of Doubt
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Question
I have a sore throat and fever for several days, and there is doubt whether it is a virus or bacteria, which can only be determined on Sunday with a throat swab. Is it permissible to take antibiotics on Shabbat, in case it is bacteria, so that the treatment can start earlier?
Answer
Shalom Rav and Happy Hanukkah
It is permissible to take medicine on Shabbat even if its use is due to doubt.
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