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Re: Another Fifths QuestionFrom: stephanie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 1 May 2001 09:27:39 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 30 Apr 2001, Wendy wrote: > >I am 7wks pregnant and I teach first grade. We had a m/c in November so >I'm a bit nervous. We did see a heartbeat at an ultrasound on Tuesday. >:-) > >There were about 10 cases of Fifths in kindergarten and 2nd grade in >February. At that time, we were ttc so I had the titers drawn to see if >had ever had Fifths. I have not. > >It is now back in kindergarten again. My classroom is 2 doors down from >the kindergarten classroom. I have a few questions. > >How contagious is it and is it airborne? > >What can I do to prevent getting it besides good hand washing >techniques? > >Would it help to keep my classroom door closed and my windows open? > >Am I somewhat safe since it is not in my classroom? > >Is it dangerous enough to warrant staying out of school on sick days? > >Thank you for your time. >Wendy Just wanted to let you know I teach school as well and never got it even though it was always going around in my school...then my three boys came down with it but not at the same time...and I did not get it then either...I was truly blessed. I have never had it. Practice really good handwashing techniques...I don't know if it is airborne..but do know it is present in nasal secretions and mouth secretions...so be careful of coughing and sneezing kids too.
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