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Re: ? about fifth disease

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 16 Feb 2001 19:20:41 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 16 Feb 2001, Melissa wrote: >
>I am currently 12 wks 4 dys pregnant, there is a slight epidemic of
>fifth disease where I live. My question is my DS who is 2 1/2 goes to a
>home daycare, and I am concerned about becoming infected. I know this
>can be quite damaging to a baby.
>
>I really can't take him out of daycare, is there anything I can do to
>decrease the risk of this? He is supposed to go to a birthday party thiw
>weekend for a child his age, and I terrified there will be someone there
>who has the virus. What should I do?

more than likely you have been exposed and are already immune. try to keep your son away from kids known to have the disease -- or any kids with a rash that looks like their cheeks have been slapped

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

**this is for educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult your personal physician. *** Private e-mails WILL NOT be answered!!!!

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