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If my pad touches the floor for a second can i get anything from this or should i try it away ??

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Best: to throw it away and get a clean one. Better to be safe.

Dr Khondker agreed

Answered 8/15/2015

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