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Our family was treated for scabies.. my kids are in prek twice a week..does everyone in the class need to be treated?close family/sitters have been tx
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No: Scabies is not that easy to transfer. Close contacts (family) is often treated but casual contacts are not.
Answered 9/30/2016
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