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I've inhaled hand sanitizer about five times the last few weeks. it made me cough. it was by accident. i'm 20 weeks pregnant. could this harm baby?

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No: Hand sanitizer should just be alcohol gel. It has mild fumes or odor, and is harmless if unintentionally inhaled occasionally.

Answered 7/6/2016

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