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Question about chemotherapy, anyone know?

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Hattiehats · 11/06/2024 14:35

If someone is on the chemo drugs they are supposed to wipe down the toilet after they have used it, and take other precautions.

If they hadn’t been wiping the toilet or surfaces down, how many days does it take for the drugs to no longer be active and passable to other people? After a week should it be fine?

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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 11/06/2024 14:38

My friend was told to double flush, not sure about wiping the toilet.

Maddy70 · 11/06/2024 14:41

No need to wipe unless splashed. Flush twice with the lid down for 48 hrs after

Hattiehats · 11/06/2024 14:43

Maddy70 · 11/06/2024 14:41

No need to wipe unless splashed. Flush twice with the lid down for 48 hrs after

If this wasn’t done, would the toilet be alright to use a few days later by someone else with no risk? X

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Maddy70 · 11/06/2024 14:50

Yes. Its a Little outdated advice now. Mostly they dont advise caution at all now but many aire on the side of caution. It highly unlikely that any issues will be caused to anyone other than normal hygiene

CarolineFields · 11/06/2024 14:53

highly unlikely to be dangerous to anyone else - I personally would be extra careful with everything if I was pregnant, but other than that, not give it a single thought

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