[HPforGrownups] Disease and Sickness

[herm - own - ninny]

No: HPFGUIDX 55689

Fandulin Wrote:
Is there anything in canon or conjecture that mentions sickness and
disease in the wizarding world?  I've been re-reading the books
recently and although it's clear that they are subject to all manner
of injuries, curses, and wounds, I can't remember an instance of
someone coming down with any run-of-the-mill colds, aches, sniffles,
or anything like that.

Me:
In CoS it says: "October arrived, spreading a damp chill over the grounds 
and into the castle. Madam Pomfrey, the matron, was kept busy by a sudden 
spate of colds among the staff and students (p. 94, UK edition).

So yes, they do get "run-of-the-mill colds", and likely all other muggle 
ailements as well. No need for bedrest though, since wizards use magic to 
deal with them, like the Pepperup potion that leaves you smoking at the ears 
(one of my personal favorites :)

dina

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