My kittens have fungus. When can they play, get shots, and am I safe?

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Hi.i have 2 kittens 4 months old now since 1 25 days im giving them fugus treatment. How many time i still have to let them go out of isolation and play with them touch them? And i need to give their vaccine but the dr said after they finish from the fugus issue. Please advise. And let me know if i will be affected bcz sometimes i carry them and play with them without gloves. Thx. Pet's info: Cat | American Wirehair | Male | unneutered

Rebeccah Wood · Accepted Answer

Hello there! You should keep your kittens that are being treated for a skin fungus separated from other animals and people until their skin test comes back negative for the fungus. You should definitely wait until they have healed from the fungus before you give them their shots as their immune system will need to be in top shape to develop the necessary antibodies that will protect him from the diseases you are vaccinating for, and it may not be able to do that job if it is still fighting a fungus. You should wear gloves whenever you touch the kittens, but if that isn't possible, wash your hands well. Once the kittens are cleared of the fungus, its really important to clean the area that they were in really well. A 10% bleach solution should be used to clean all surfaces, and in the wash with their bedding, if possible. The fungus can remain in dead skin cells on the surfaces of inanimate objects for a long time, so getting rid of those is paramount to preventing a return of the fungal infection. I hope this helps, and that your kittens recover well! Best of luck!

My kittens have fungus. When can they play, get shots, and am I safe?

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