Mercury from thermometer

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Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen. I clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Is there any risk to my 2 year infant

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Dr. Sharvani Anjanappa

Pediatrician 6 yrs exp Bangalore

Hii There are guidelines to clean the mercury spillage area kindly follow. If he is away from the spillage area there is no risk.

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Dr. Alpana Meena Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Sawai Madhopur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alpana Meena

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Sawai Madhopur

No Just make sure no glass particle or mercury is on floor