DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter was exposed to infectious mononucleosis (“mono”) at college, and she is coming to spend a week at home. What precautions do we need to take to make sure that the rest of the family remains safe? How long does the virus stay active on surfaces?
Also, can she get her flu and COVID shots? -- D.G.
ANSWER: Mono is classically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but very si…