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Could people with seafood allergy swim in the ocean?

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Enjoy your swim: Sensible people always swim with a partner, you can bring your medication just as you would if you were going to dine out, and if you start getting sick, do what you must. I've never heard of this being a problem.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2017

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I THINK YOU'RE SAFE: I can't see a problem unless you bite a fish or nip a lobster.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/13/2016

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