Impetigo - Infected Sores

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

  • You have other questions or concerns
  • Impetigo in 2 or more children (e.g., sibs, childcare groups)
  • Child plays contact sports (Reason: to prevent spread)
  • 3 or more impetigo sores (Reason: may need an oral antibiotic because many of these children also have strep throat infection)
  • Not completely healed after 1 week on antibiotic ointment

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