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A member asked:
My husband applied lube on the thermometer to take rectal temp of baby. he told me that the lube didn't have a lid (lost) for days. risk of infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Doubtful/improbable: This is highly unlikely to create any problems. Worry not.
Answered 5/28/2016
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