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How to prevent getting mono?

My friend just found out she has mono and we've been sharing a water bottle. I'm kind of worried I'm going to get it. Is there anything I can do to try and stop myself from getting it or improve my odds of not catching it?

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  • Emily
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    You can't do anything to prevent yourself from getting it if you've already been exposed. You can get plenty of rest so that your immune system can fight it while it's still a fairly minor issue, but that might not work.

    If you haven't started having symptoms, stop doing things that expose you to the virus - sharing food and water, or anything else that involves sharing fluids.

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