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Some germs are easily spread to other patients by touch, coughing, and talking. Contact and droplet precautions are a way of preventing this spread.
Your child is in contact and droplet precautions because of the type of illness he or she has, or may have. The precautions are to decrease the chance others will catch the germs.
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Your child should stay in his or her room. If certain tests are needed, your child will be able to come out with special precautions in place.
A sign on the door to your child's room reminds staff to wear a gown, gloves and mask when inside the room. Staff will wash their hands before entering and leaving your child's room.
If you have questions about the special safeguards, please ask the nurse.
Your child may be able to go into the playroom during off hours if no other patients are present. Toys in the playroom will be cleaned by hospital workers after your child is finished playing with them. Please discuss use of the playroom with those caring for your child.
This sheet is not specific to your child, but provides general information. If you have any questions, please ask your child's doctor or nurse.
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