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Old 05-08-2008, 08:43 PM
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Word about hospital clowning......

It is vital that if you are going to clown at hospitals and or nursing homes. You MUST take care of your self. You need to take vitamins, perhaps have flu shots, Carry hand sanitizer and use it. In many places you are not allowed physical contact with the patients/ residents. Also known as infection control.
In such environments it is vital that germs be kept in check. The last thing they want is something infectious being spread. also if you aren't feeling up to snuff on the day of the activity then don't go!
Also, many hospitals and homes have now banned latex due to allergies; So you won't be able to twist balloons!It is important that you find these things out before you go.
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