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Son has croup from parainfluenza . is this contagious? is he ok to go to school tomorrow?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Parainfluenza: Parainfluenza is contagious. Keep him home.

Dr Neish agreed

Answered 10/16/2013

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