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Covered Areas on a Child

Question

When touching a child's body above the elbow, is it necessary to wash one's hands as when touching covered areas?

Answer

If the elbow is usually uncovered, it is not considered a covered area, but some are stringent nonetheless.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 4

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