I'd wait to bring a puppy into your home. Parvo is a horrid illness which is extremely contagious. It is very difficult to get rid of. Even if a new puppy has had vaccinations, there is not gaurentee that the pup will be safe. Bringing home a new pup , he/she will end up being exposed to the virus in your home even under the best circumstances.
My Vet has told me he even accidently brought parvo home to h is own puppy who nearly died. HE did not know how it happened either, however being a vet one of the pups he examined had it. That is ALL it took.
It is going to be hell for you and your family to bring home a new puppy then lose that one too. I believe a person can clean very very well, and still miss something, and a new pup will catch the same , deadly disease.
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