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I travel a lot for work. my entire family except 3 month old has flu shot.i get a hotel room when i get home to shower in and wash clothes. concern?
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Best protection: The best protection for your 3 month old is that everyone older than 6 months in your household has had a flu shot. Flu is transmitted by respiratory droplets not by contaminated clothing.
Answered 1/26/2018
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