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Was in home where child was ill coughing & cold, but child was in other room & no contact. should i be okay if washed hands and didn't touch anything?
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YES: it's unlikely you will become ill from the "exposure" you describe! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 2/18/2017
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