Hi ladies
sorry to post here but wasn't sure where to put it!
I think I'm due my inspection monday but mum of the only mindee i have(on a monday) may have hand,foot and mouth!have looked everywhere about how long it is contagious for and only asnwer i get is -mostly in the first week!

I'm hesitant to let him come on monday as i don't want my own son to catch it!
Really don't know what to do?!

Any advice greatly appreciated!

Its going round here like wildlife too!!!!

My humble opinion that if your child has been in the contact with the other child then the chances are they are going to get it. All I can tell you is that it is very contagious and I went through ALL of my resources in the weekend that my child was diganosed and disinfected everything, and so far all mindees have got away with not getting it. That was about 3 weeks ago difficult to say really but its your choice I think x

It says on this website it's usually infectious until the spots/blisters have healed

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Hand,-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease.htm

You could always try and delay your inspection

Miffy xx

thank u ladies much appreciated!