My 9 year old has herpes. Oral herpes that she caught most likely from her grandmother or her cousin, both of whom have them.
We've gone over the basics about tending the sores and that she is contagious when she starts to feel the tingle and she should not share utensils or cups when she has a sore.
She's too young for some meds and she doesn't have outbreaks that often.
But, I am heartbroken for her and how she will deal with this when she is older.
I know MIL and cousin did not mean to give it to her but I can't help but be angry. They are both pretty blase about having it.
How can I help her? Am I over reacting??
We've gone over the basics about tending the sores and that she is contagious when she starts to feel the tingle and she should not share utensils or cups when she has a sore.
She's too young for some meds and she doesn't have outbreaks that often.
But, I am heartbroken for her and how she will deal with this when she is older.

How can I help her? Am I over reacting??
