I'm hoping someone might have some advice for me.
My father was recently diagnosed with hepatitis c. He may have had it for 20+ years. I was tested for hep c in pregnancy this year and am negative. However I'm a bit anxious about my DS1 being at risk by being around his grandad. We saw my dad for Christmas yesterday and I was a bit alarmed to see my baby sucking on my dad's hand/arm. He's putting everything in his mouth at the moment and I didn't think to warn my dad to be careful of this and Ds1 did it before I could stop him. He also shoved his hand at my dad's mouth at one point too. Does this pose any risk to him? I understand hep c is transmitted by blood so am I right in thinking that unless dad has cut himself this kind of thing is ok?
Dad adores DS1 and has lost a child, my sister, in recent years so I don't want to keep his grandson from him. But it's just been playing on my mind a bit and I'm quite a worried/anxious person in general. Any advice would be great. Thanks.