A 37-year-old member asked:
When is it safe for my child to leave the hospital if immunocompromised?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christopher Abelanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Depends: Your physician will best be able to make that decision. While there are risks with leaving the hospital, there are also risks of staying in the hospital and catching a hospital acquired infection as well. Talk you your doctor so you can together make the best decision for your child.
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