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When using a heating pad does the infection spread?
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No it does not.: Using a heating pad will not spread an infection. Especially if that infection is inside the body.
Answered 2/20/2021
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Yes: If the heating pad is shared with other people without cleaning it.
Answered 2/20/2021
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