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Looking after sick grandchild

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colournanny Mon 20-Jun-22 22:52:28

Hi I usually look after my grandchild 4/5 days a week
He has come out with a rash on his face which looks very much of impetigo!!! I know this is highly infectious Should I say no in looking after him?

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Nannagarra Mon 20-Jun-22 22:54:10

My DGC currently have chicken pox which seems rife. Could it be this?

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Beautful Mon 20-Jun-22 22:59:12

Suggest his mom take him to the doctors

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Shinamae Mon 20-Jun-22 23:01:31

I suffered with impetigo terribly when I was a child and my grandson has it now(not right this minute )and it is highly contagious..

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colournanny Mon 20-Jun-22 23:16:59

She’s taking him tmr am booefully

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welbeck Mon 20-Jun-22 23:19:25

definitely do not have contact with him if he has impetigo.
as he already lives with his parents, contact should be limited to them.
follow the medical advice for isolation.

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Hithere Tue 21-Jun-22 00:20:28

Child must have a diagnosis before making the decision of any more babysitting.

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Hetty58 Tue 21-Jun-22 00:34:22

I'd refuse to look after him. The parents really shouldn't expect you to risk catching it.

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ElaineI Tue 21-Jun-22 20:43:15

Impetigo is a skin infection treated by antibiotics and an antibiotic cream. Children catch it from each other easily as they touch their faces, itch, pick and don't wash hands after. As an adult it would be unusual to catch it from a child if you are careful about hand washing.

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