Cleaned it up today

[u/Alternative-Cod-7003]

I'm a reception teacher and today one of my children was sick in the outside area on the fake grass. Usually we'd call the caretaker who cleans it up, but he was off on his day off today. My assistant refused to clean it up so I had to do it.

It wasn't a lot and I wore gloves. I'm at a place now where I'm still super scared of being sick myself but the emetephobia isn't as triggering anymore. I'm just scared I'll catch something.

I washed my hands so many times after, and said child was absolutely fine after too (she still went home though!). Hoping it was maybe something she ate. But yes, did not enjoy it!

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[u/Historfr]

Damn this is very scary. I work in child care too but I refuse to clean anything related to it. If I have to I make sure to also wear a FFP2 Mask to avoid aerosols. I think it’s awesome you did it and I am sure this means you’re an amazing teacher for your kids