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A member asked:

Is it 100% safe for my for 6 year old child to play with an hiv positive child?

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Dr. Willam Lau answered

Nothing is 100%: If the children are taught proper hygiene and to avoid incidents that may involve blood handling or exchange, it should be safe.

Dr IRIZARRY and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2015

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