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Hepatitis C
My granddaughter is 6 weeks old and is being cared for by someone with Hepatitis C. What precautions if any should be implemented? The caretaker has had it for awhile apparently and will start having some injections this coming week.
HCVis extrememly diffcult to "catch"--but if the caretaker is undergoing treatment such as INterferon, she will likely be quite ill and caring for a 6 week old would prove challenging at best. It sounds like sit-down time with her. My hubby on tx does not have the strength to pick up our 14 lb granddaughter!! Muc less the energy to care for her for a full day!
i agree but dont agree with copyman..how well do u know that person..I have grandchildren and iam great with mine.. weigh out ur scenarios.. and talk to that person..
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