family members kissing baby
We’ve just had my partners auntie and uncle visit, we had no idea prior to the visit that his uncle is just getting over PNEUMONIA. He didn’t hold the baby, but he gave him a kiss on the head. They’re still downstairs now, i’ve washed his head with lukewarm water and decontamination lotion. He’s 9 days old. How much of a risk is there? I am beside myself crying, i wish they’d told us i wouldn’t have let them come over. We’re both in really good health and he’s breastfed.
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I’d cluster feed him and not let relatives visit until he is 2 months old. Even my mil who lives next door now gets pneumonia very easily , after her first time having it & I don’t let her see my daughter. I made her video call last time .
Sorry that they were so irresponsible:(
Is it bacterial pneumonia or viral? They should have told you, if it's bacterial you won't catch it. If it's viral there's a chance. A kiss on the top of the head doesn't pose much risk really. Pneumonia usually develops from a cold or respiratory illness. So just keep an eye, but you should be ok xxx
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