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my kid pick a butt cigarette from street is bad?

my kid 2 year old pick a cigarette butt from the street
im so worry he can get std or viruses i dont see he got it in his mounth i repeat just in his hands but im so worry still help me pls
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if your kid can smell cigarette smoke in the air, it could be harming kid health. Dont worry, be careful...
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It is highly unlikely a cigarette on the ground would transmit an infectious disease to your son. Most viruses do not live very long once outside of the human body, though it's always a good idea to wash hands after playing outside.

This may be a good opportunity to start educating your 2 year old on the dangers of cigarette smoking. Teach him not to ever pick them up, especially when he’s older and others around him may be smoking.  
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