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What are the chances of getting a stomach virus or sickness from using my phone (that touched surfaces) in the hospital. i washed my hands but didn't disinfect phone, touched my phone again and accidentally ate with my hands after? will i get sick?

Q: what are the chances of getting a stomach virus or sickness from using my phone (that touched surfaces) in the hospital. i washed my hands but didn't disinfect phone, touched my phone again and accidentally ate with my hands after? will i get sick?

: Little or no chance. Nothing to worry about.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Little or no chance. Nothing to worry about.

Answered 9/14/2022

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A member asked:

What are the chances of getting a stomach virus or sickness from using my phone (that touched surfaces) in the hospital. i washed my hands but didn't disinfect phone, touched my phone again and accidentally ate with my hands after? will i get sick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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