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singlewiththree
08-03-2010, 05:30 PM
Does anyone know how long they infectious for? My paperwork says they can come back as long as they don't feel well and that they are infectious before the rash comes out. However, some internet sites are saying they are still infectious with the spots. Its just I have a mindee coming back tomorrow who hasn't been with me for a week and me and mindee both have it so dont want to give it to him as he was off with S&D last week.

littlestar
08-03-2010, 05:33 PM
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=303&id=1783

have a look here it seems to have all the details :)

miffy
08-03-2010, 05:47 PM
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=303&id=1783

have a look here it seems to have all the details :)

That's a good link, thank you.

Miffy xx

singlewiththree
08-03-2010, 06:14 PM
I don't know who to go off as the information we were given from the health authority says the child can come back now they have the rash as they aren't contagious but that link says its until they have scabbed over.

littlestar
08-03-2010, 06:32 PM
i have a booklet from the health protection team it states infectious during acute stages of illness exclusion of infected person only until child feels well and exclusion of contacts none! i would do what you decide best :)

youarewhatyoueat
08-03-2010, 09:39 PM
If you decide to allow the mindee to come does the parent know, I presume you have already warned them, and what are you going to do if the mindee gets it, will you allow them to come .
Also as a parent if I decided to stay away because I didn't want my child catching it are you going to charge.
Just a few things to think about.
I would speak with the parent so you can both make an informed choice together.You could always speak to your doctor to get their opinion.