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We just noticed fleas in our home today, from previous person that lived here . exterminator comes in a couple days. but i have a almost week old baby. can the fleas hurt him!?
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Yes: Flea bites on humans can transmit various types of disease. Usually, they result in just plain itchiness which can drive one nutty - imagine a poor baby. However, the itching and scratching can result in superimposed infections. Another concern is that most products used by exterminators (e.g. Fumigation) can be very harmful to humans - please ask what chemicals they will be using.
Answered 4/26/2016
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Probably not: Fleas will bite anything they can reach and keeping the baby away from the floor should help prevent bites until the house is treated.
Answered 6/11/2013
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