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My child has pink eye, which the doctor says is contagious. is it necessary to wash stuffed animals?
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Doubt it: Never heard of that one, but theoretically, its possible the virus is hanging out on the animals, as well as all the furniture in the house. Forget it.
Answered 6/16/2012
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