diff --git a/code/datums/diseases/advance/symptoms/sneeze.dm b/code/datums/diseases/advance/symptoms/sneeze.dm
index 91e7beb4..4b040786 100644
--- a/code/datums/diseases/advance/symptoms/sneeze.dm
+++ b/code/datums/diseases/advance/symptoms/sneeze.dm
@@ -47,5 +47,4 @@ Bonus
 				M.emote("sniff")
 		else
 			M.emote("sneeze")
-			if(M.CanSpreadAirborneDisease()) //don't spread germs if they covered their mouth
-				A.spread(4 + power)
+			A.spread(4 + power)