Impetigo - Infected Sores

Information - Return to School

Return to School

  • For mild impetigo (1 or 2 sores), child can attend school or day care if it is covered
  • For severe impetigo, child needs to take an oral antibiotic for more than 24 hours before returning to school or contact sports

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