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kms717
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Right or Wrong?
I work in a day care center and recieved a health advisory that two of the babies I was taking care of yesterday have staph infections (they were not in school today). I saw the rash, but I did not touch it and used gloves when chaning them and I wash my hands a 100x a day. Anyway, we were supposed to go to a friend's house tonight and she is pregnant so I told her about the health advisory. I am sure that I am not sick, but since I did take care of the kids yesterday I wanted to give her the option. DH is mad at me for saying something since I feel fine and don't have any symptoms. They also told him not to come in case I wind up getting sick then he might. Would you have said something or just went since there's a very good chance you won't get sick anyway?
Message edited 12/28/2007 7:49:33 PM.
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Posted 12/28/07 7:42 PM  |
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watersdeb04
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Re: Right or Wrong?
THere's no reason why you shouldn't go. You took the necessary precautions while you were around the children. I don't think the staph bacteria is transmitted through the air anyway.
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| Posted 12/28/07 7:47 PM |
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kms717
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Re: Right or Wrong?
Posted by watersdeb04
THere's no reason why you shouldn't go. You took the necessary precautions while you were around the children. I don't think the staph bacteria is transmitted through the air anyway.
I don't know anything about it, but she called her dr and her dr said that she shouldn't be around me.
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| Posted 12/28/07 7:48 PM |
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Maathy317
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Re: Right or Wrong?
I think you did the right thing. Even though the chance of you transmitting anything is slim to none, you were correct to pass on this information to your friend. If she had found out later that you were exposed and hadn't notified her, she would, in all likelihood, have been very upset. You and your husband may have missed out on one night, but, there will be plenty more opportunities in the future.
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| Posted 12/28/07 7:52 PM |
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Tany
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Re: Right or Wrong?
i think you did the right thing, don't worry so much.
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| Posted 12/28/07 7:55 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: Right or Wrong?
Posted by kms717
Posted by watersdeb04
THere's no reason why you shouldn't go. You took the necessary precautions while you were around the children. I don't think the staph bacteria is transmitted through the air anyway.
I don't know anything about it, but she called her dr and her dr said that she shouldn't be around me.
You completely did the right thing. I would be very upset if one of my friends was exposed to something and didn't bother to let me know.
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| Posted 12/28/07 7:57 PM |
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kms717
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Re: Right or Wrong?
Thanks ladies
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| Posted 12/28/07 7:57 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Right or Wrong?
Like I posted earlier. You did the right thing. I think I'd be more angry if I was NOT told. Your friend should be thankful you were honest with her.
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| Posted 12/28/07 7:58 PM |
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Tine73
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Posted by Stacey1403
You completely did the right thing. I would be very upset if one of my friends was exposed to something and didn't bother to let me know.
I agree. I think it would have been rude if you didn't say anything! Tell your DH it's one night and get over it! 
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| Posted 12/28/07 8:06 PM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Right or Wrong?
I think you did the absolute right thing. I don't know if you and your DH plan on having children ever, but if he were to put himself in the opposite position, I'm sure he'd be happy that someone let you know.
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| Posted 12/28/07 8:15 PM |
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kms717
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Re: Right or Wrong?
Posted by prncss
I think you did the absolute right thing. I don't know if you and your DH plan on having children ever, but if he were to put himself in the opposite position, I'm sure he'd be happy that someone let you know.
We do plan on trying next year and I said the same thing to him. He's just being a baby himself!
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| Posted 12/28/07 8:22 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Right or Wrong?
Posted by Maathy317
I think you did the right thing. Even though the chance of you transmitting anything is slim to none, you were correct to pass on this information to your friend. If she had found out later that you were exposed and hadn't notified her, she would, in all likelihood, have been very upset. You and your husband may have missed out on one night, but, there will be plenty more opportunities in the future.
ITA! I'm pregnant and I know that I wouldn't want my friend around me if she was around baby's who had that, but would be very thankful she told me.
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| Posted 12/28/07 8:50 PM |
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DaniJude
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Posted by Maathy317
I think you did the right thing. Even though the chance of you transmitting anything is slim to none, you were correct to pass on this information to your friend. If she had found out later that you were exposed and hadn't notified her, she would, in all likelihood, have been very upset. You and your husband may have missed out on one night, but, there will be plenty more opportunities in the future.
I agree.
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| Posted 12/28/07 9:12 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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You absolutely did the right thing. I don't think it's your call whether or not you are or aren't contagious. I would rather leave that up to her doctor. If anything, the doctor agreeing that she shouldn't see you bolsters your argument that it was the right thing to do.
I would never want to risk infecting someone else who is already with a compromised immune system - particularly someone who is pregnant.
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| Posted 12/28/07 9:45 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Right or Wrong?
I would have done the same thing. Even when I'm sick and on medication, I have stopped myself from going to GTGs with friends who I know are pregnant to keep the germs away from them.
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| Posted 12/28/07 9:47 PM |
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Christine
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I think you did the right thing also. It's better to be safe then sorry and you just never know what could happen. Actually, I wouldn't even have made them say not to come over. I would have cancelled, given the reason and rescheduled.
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| Posted 12/28/07 11:57 PM |
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Kierasmom
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Re: Right or Wrong?
I think you did the right thing. As a mother and as a pregnant woman I can tell you that I always appreciate it when people call me and let me know if they feel that they have been exposed to something that might be contagious. And the thing with pregnant women is that they can get a disease and not show any signs but they could pass it to the baby. So it's best to play it safe or to give them the option.
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| Posted 12/29/07 12:03 AM |
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luvsbob4603
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You did the right thing in saying something.
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| Posted 12/29/07 12:31 AM |
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justthe4ofus
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Posted by nrthshgrl
You absolutely did the right thing. I don't think it's your call whether or not you are or aren't contagious. I would rather leave that up to her doctor. If anything, the doctor agreeing that she shouldn't see you bolsters your argument that it was the right thing to do.
I would never want to risk infecting someone else who is already with a compromised immune system - particularly someone who is pregnant.
ITA I am also pg and would be very upset if you were exposed to something and didn't tell me. Men do not always get it either. We were just at my SILs and my niece has pneumonia and I am furious that she didn't call us and tell us ahead of time as my niece kept coughing and coughing. I just kept thinking if I or my DD get sick I am going to go ballistic because if it was her she would be furious that I didn't tell her. You did the right thing!
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| Posted 12/29/07 12:36 AM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: Right or Wrong?
I think you definitely did the right thing.
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| Posted 12/29/07 12:54 AM |
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mcl916
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Re: Right or Wrong?
I'm in the minority here. I work in a hospital and am around people with infections ALL day long. I take proper precautions to protect myself AND others from spreading infection. I have never called a friend who was pregnant to tell them I had been at work the day before and that I wasn't coming over. Your friend has more of a chance catching something in the mall then from you more then 24 hours after you were exposed (and protected yourself against).
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| Posted 12/29/07 4:18 AM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Right or Wrong?
I think you did the right thing...and apparently her Dr. doesn't think she should be around you so that just strenghtens the argument.
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| Posted 12/29/07 8:45 AM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Right or Wrong?
Posted by lvdolphins
Like I posted earlier. You did the right thing. I think I'd be more angry if I was NOT told. Your friend should be thankful you were honest with her.
I agree - you absolutely did the right thing!
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