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Out to eat with fam and was seated at a table with a chair full of cycle blood. everyone said my baby never touched the chair or blood(not the 1 he was going to sit in) but i did sanitize his hands/arms. no signs on his hands should i worry?

Q: out to eat with fam and was seated at a table with a chair full of cycle blood. everyone said my baby never touched the chair or blood(not the 1 he was going to sit in) but i did sanitize his hands/arms. no signs on his hands should i worry?

: If nobody physically contacted the blood, there is no chance of harm of any kind. If any doubt, play it safe and wash with soap and water.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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If nobody physically contacted the blood, there is no chance of harm of any kind. If any doubt, play it safe and wash with soap and water.

Answered 9/30/2023

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A member asked:

Out to eat with fam and was seated at a table with a chair full of cycle blood. everyone said my baby never touched the chair or blood(not the 1 he was going to sit in) but i did sanitize his hands/arms. no signs on his hands should i worry?

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