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I had a 12 hr. stomach bug and quit vomitting 3 days ago. is it safe to give my wife a kiss?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Most likely yes: You probably are no longer contagious.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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