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Used bit of hand sanatizer then went and got cheetos maybe 3 minutes later and licked my fingers not thinking. and tasted the sanatizer ill be fine right?

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Dr. Estylan Arellano answered

Yes: Not a big deal. You will be fine.

Dr Vanko agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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