prudent or paranoid?

[MarylandMama]

I don't know whether I'm being vigilant or paranoid, so I'd appreciate feedback. My 9 year old daughter has PANDAS and is doing pretty well right now--there are still some bumps in the road but she's doing well overall. Dr. Latimer has her on a low dose of antibiotic for the whole school year to try to stave off any reinfection.

 

I have a trip coming up in 2 weeks to visit with several friends that get together once per year. Plane tickets bought, multiple people flying in from various locations. The friend that is hosting this year has been dealing with recurrent strep in her house recently. A few weeks ago her and her 2 kids were diagnosed and treated and one kid was rediagnosed today. My daughter is not coming on this trip with me but I'm feeling anxious about going and coming back carrying strep. I know there are people with strep out there all the time that I'm likely interacting with and don't know it and I certainly don't want to bail out on this trip if possible but I'm feeling worried about not wanting to knock my daughter back at all.

 

Thoughts?

[Gpookie]

We're also in MD and our pediatrician always stocks us up on extra/new abx, prednisone, anything we might need when we travel...lol...we had 3 different abx in our suitcase this summer. I would ask your pediatrician (or Dr. L, who we go to as well). Good luck and have fun!

[MarylandMama]

Thanks! Fingers crossed for a good, healthy time!