We were fighting the tail end of a cold already... I have read somewhere that strep can incubate for 5 days?
2007-07-10 09:07:52 · 4 answers · asked by at work 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It depends on your immune systems & how close of contact you had with the child. You have a better chance of getting it if the child had a fever or had not been on antibiotics. Usually antibiotics will make it less contageous in about 24-48 hrs. I don't know about an incubation period- I usually catch it very quickly. You might take some vitamin C just in case too. I hope this helps & you stay healthy! Good luck!
2007-07-10 09:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try taking some Air Borne. I have had really good luck with that, and I come into contact with everything because of my job! If you get a sore throat or the baby seems fussy, go to the doctor. My granddaughter had strep when she was 5 and we didn't even know it because she had no fever, just a mild sore throat for a few days. Then she developed other complications from it, so don't hesitate to call the doc if you have a sore throat or the baby seems fussy.
2007-07-10 16:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by leslie b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's highly contagious, so I would say chances are your child will end up with it. You may not as children are more likely to get it. Just keep an eye on them.
2007-07-10 16:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by sortaclarksville 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your going to get it.
2007-07-10 16:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by marcelinom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋