diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 7b18307..09b506c 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ Infections can be
 - Chances are adjustable per XML per Gene
 
 By turning their spread off, you effectively have a set of normal negative genes. 
+Dead pawns can spread diseases, but cannot receive them. For all you necros out there. 
 
 *Why???* 
 
diff --git a/Source/Genes/Diseases/Patches/Patch_AftersexUtility_TransferGeneticDiseases.cs b/Source/Genes/Diseases/Patches/Patch_AftersexUtility_TransferGeneticDiseases.cs
index d7a2e07..6bf8e88 100644
--- a/Source/Genes/Diseases/Patches/Patch_AftersexUtility_TransferGeneticDiseases.cs
+++ b/Source/Genes/Diseases/Patches/Patch_AftersexUtility_TransferGeneticDiseases.cs
@@ -43,6 +43,11 @@ namespace RJW_Genes.Genes.Diseases.Patches
                 ModLog.Debug($"{infected} is immune to genetic diseases");
                 return;
             }
+            if (infected.Dead)
+            {
+                // Dead people can spread, but not receive, diseases.
+                return;
+            }
 
             foreach (GeneDef disease in GetGeneticDiseaseGenes(infector)) {
                 ModLog.Debug($"Found genetic disease {disease} in {infector}, trying to infect {infected}");