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Hi Doctors, My son who is 17 months old wants to play in sand and soil a lot these days. Before the pandemic it was not even a question of allowing kids to play in soil. But now is it safe to allow him play in sand(indoors only). Will it cause any bacterial infection?
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Playing with family members not a problem.... follow covid protocol
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