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Reader Questions:

Resist Urge to Elbow Bump

Question: I’ve noticed that elbow bumps have replaced the handshake and high five and hug since the COVID-19 pandemic started, but I don’t feel like it’s safe, and I don’t want to recommend it to patients if it’s not. Has there been any research into the safety of the elbow bump? Missouri Subscriber Answer: Elbow bumps probably aren’t a safe way [...]
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