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I just got through covid and im worried that using the same lip balm i had during recovery will cause reinfection. should i worry about something like that or no?
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A viral infection like COVID is different from bacterial infections like strep where personal items may carry the germ and re-infect you. Even if the virus could survive in the balm, which is doubtful, once your body fights off the Covid strain you had, you cannot be re-infected by that same strain while your antibodies are present. I would not worry about it.
Answered 8/23/2022
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The COVID virus lasts a few hours or days on surfaces. The time line depends on factors such as temperature, sunlight and other environmental situations. Wipe lip balm with LYSOL if worried.
Answered 8/22/2022
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