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A member asked:
Does using disinfectants around the house affect my child's immunity to sickness?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No but don't overdo: They should be safe but don't go crazy, kids need to be exposed to a certain amount of germs and dirt.
Answered 10/21/2013
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No: There is no evidence that exposure to household chemicals affects immunity.
Answered 11/8/2012
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What should I be disinfecting in my home daily my husband and I are the only ones here and both have had three shots of phizer we both got booster shot due to underlying health conditions.. just wondering if I still need to disinfectant and what than?
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Hello! Please suggest a good disinfectant to kill mrsa and staph apart from bleach that is equally effective. No brand name please. This is for home use. Thanks?
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