Re: Mick and Alli at preschool (long) - LORI

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Hi Lori,

Masks are provided for pwcf at our clinic, but I

don't think it is mandatory for them to wear them.

It is required if they are culturing a bug that is

hard to treat with antibiotics, or if they have an

active cold, virus or infection. There are quite

a few variations in the way cross-infection guidelines

are handled. Other clinics appear to have stricter

practices than ours, but I'm sure there are clinics

that are more lax as well.

Still, my kids will find a way around any guidelines

in place anyway. The last time they went to the

vampires' lab, I caught Alli licking the glass doors

separating the blood draw room from the office area.

I almost had a heart attack! Of course she came down

with a bug soon afterwards. You'd think a kid with

an oral aversion would want to keep her tongue in her

mouth! Sheesh!

Anyway, thanks for responding and the suggestion! I'll

give it a shot. I have a feeling that they'll be

pulling them off eachother and throwing the masks

around the room - giggling the whole time!

Thanks!

C

Mommy to Mick and Alli, 3 yo twins wcf

--- Lori Willner wrote:

> Thanks so much for sharing about Mick and Allie's

> new school. It sounds like it will be great for

> them (and them for it!).

>

> At our clinic, everyone (with CF) has to wear a

> mask. They keep a box downstairs so everyone can

> put one on before they even go up to the clinic. If

> someone forgets, they are handed a mask. It seems

> like it would be easier for Allie if everyone wore a

> mask, but maybe especially if MIck did. I'm not

> sure how you could change the policy at your clinic,

> but I wonder how many clinics now don't require

> everyone to wear masks. I would think most do

> require it now.

>

> Again, thanks, and be sure and keep us posted as to

> how Marcus and Byron are doing too!

>

> Lori in Florida