Parkersburg, WV

A 26-year-old female asked:

If i eat honey then touch my baby after without washing hands is my baby at risk for botulism?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience

It is not easy for you to expose to botulinum toxin.

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Reviewed Oct 19, 2022

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Dr. James Fergusonanswered

Pediatrics 48 years experience

I don't consider the exposure listed as any risk to baby for botulism.

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Answered Oct 19, 2022

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