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I have stitches in my thumb down towards the middle area getting them out soon would it be okay to work? i work with food and dirty coins.
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Not ready yet: You should wait until your stitches are removed and until your doctor tells OK to work
Answered 2/2/2018
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Stitches: Should be OK as long as you keep the wound covered with bandage.
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