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My family doctor doesn't force me to wear a mask at my appointments. he wears one and so does the staff. is this normal? the nurse said it's a personal preference if you dont have symptoms.
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Wear a mask: Wearing a mask will protect others from you and you from others. Wish you good health!
Answered 6/28/2020
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Wear a mask: Unless you have a medical contraindication to wearing a mask or are under 2 years old, you should be wearing a mask to protect those around you, even at the doctor's office.
Answered 6/29/2020
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