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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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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Wear a mask: Wearing a mask will protect others from you and you from others. Wish you good health!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/28/2020

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2020

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A member asked:

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.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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