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Am i putting my baby @ risk 4 autoimmune disease later on in life bc she doesnt go to daycare? (+ family hx autoimmune disease,gma w several types)

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No evidence: There is no evidence that attendance or non-attendance of daycare center affects the risk in developing an autoimmune disease.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 2/4/2016

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