Is mercury from a thermometer enough to harm someone?

Subject: Is mercury from a thermometer enough to harm someone?

Date: Tue Nov 16 21:17:28 1999
Posted by Elisabeth
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I was getting ready to take my temperature when the thermometer slipped 
out of my hand and shattered all over my bathroom. I cleaned it up the 
best that I could, I do not see any more mercury. I am afraid that if 
there is still little pieces of mercury on the floor or sink it could harm 
me, what do you think?

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