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Parents exposed to someone with ebola virus. how long should we keep away from them to ensure we don't get it if they did pick it up?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree with Dr Singh: Per CDC, incubation period is 2 to 21 days w average of 8 to 10 days. After 21 days there should be no risk. Take care.

Answered 11/14/2015

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