Prevention of Impetigo

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Impetigo is highly contagious. Sensible hygiene precautions prevent the spread of bacteria and reduce the risk of other people catching it:

children with impetigo should be kept from nursery, playgroup or school until the spots have dried up and are no longer leaking fluid. With the use of antibiotics, impetigo usually heals within a week;
ensure that they have their own flannel and towel, which must be washed at a high temperature after use;
restrict touching of the spots;
encourage frequent hand washing.

To prevent the impetigo returning, keep skin clean and ensure that any condition causing broken skin (e.g. eczema, nappy rash) is treated early.