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I think that i may have pink i and i have been handling my newborn. i am going to the hospital but i am wondering if my newborn is at any serious risk?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hand washing: Your chances of infecting your newborn are slim as long as you wash your hands before handling her. Newborns are resilient.

Answered 2/20/2013

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