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Is it bad for my baby to get my germs? like if i kiss her or she sticks her hand in my mouth and then her own. she's 4 months old.

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

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Not usually: If you are sick, I would avoid that kind of activity. Otherwise, it's helpful for kids to get inoculated with normal everyday microorganisms.

Answered 5/22/2015

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A member asked:

Is it bad for my baby to get my germs? like if i kiss her or she sticks her hand in my mouth and then her own. she's 4 months old.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Dickson answered

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