I run a home daycare and I just found out that one of my daycare childrens’ mom is in the hospital with bacterial meningitis. I’m wondering about exposure to myself, as well as my family and other daycare children. Are we at risk? Should I close down temporarily?

Kathy Huddleson responds:

I recommend you immediately contact your local health department to determine what steps you should be taking for yourself/family and for your daycare.

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I run a home daycare and I just found out that one of my daycare childrens’ mom is in the hospital with bacterial meningitis. I’m wondering about exposure to myself, as well as my family and other daycare children. Are we at risk? Should I close down temporarily?