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December 15, 2022 at 3:26 pm
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Terri Warren
Keymaster
Do you think the virus could be transmitted in this situation?
NO!
How long does the virus survive on the hands?
A very short time and much virus is lost using hands.
If the virus is on the hand, does it rub off when a person touches other objects?
probably a little of it might possibly
Does viral shedding happen on the scalp, forehead or in the hair?
no
How dose one skipped dose of Valtrex impact suppression?
no
Should I wipe my forehead, ears, and neck with alcohol wipes before going to salon?
no!
Does the heat from a hair dryer kill the virus when hair is blow dried? I believe shampoo does.
Probably, those driers are pretty darn hot!
Terri