Question for the docs about our immune system

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10:35a, 4/30/20

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I was just curious to know if it is bad to go for a long time without exposure to germs. I like to think that my family's immune systems are pretty strong because we don't normally use hand sanitizer and do get exposed to germs regularly. But now that we've been basically home for 6+ weeks, we have had almost no exposure to anything. At some point will this be harmful?

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10:47a, 4/30/20

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11:18a, 4/30/20

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Yes

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12:10p, 4/30/20

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Maybe

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12:11p, 4/30/20

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Maybe not

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In reply to AggieSarah01 • 12:39p, 4/30/20

AG

You are being exposed to germs at home I guarantee it.

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