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If a person has hepatitis b virus, should you keep a baby away from that person?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

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No: Practice normal hygiene and avoid exchanging of bodily fluids.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/19/2014

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A member asked:

If a person has hepatitis b virus, should you keep a baby away from that person?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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