You don't mention your grandson's age, which is obviously critical to how much close contact would be involved in your taking care of him and whether he can wear a mask. Also, it's important to know whether he is symptomatic (sick) or not. If he's young, especially less than 2 years old, and can't reliably wear a mask, it would be preferable to have someone else care for him. Also, if he's symptomatic, I would recommend an alternative caregiver. If he's older, can wear a mask, and is not symptomatic, you might decide that you can take appropriate precautions in caring for him. You also don't mention what your "underlying conditions" are, which makes a difference in terms of your risk for complications. All in all, it would be better to find someone else, but given all the issues that impact your risks, I can only suggest that you consider wisely and act carefully if you decide to take care of him.
 Good luck.

Not for at least 5 days from the date of the first symptoms or first positive test. Also depends on if you had a booster in the last 3 months, how old you are, and more details about your personal health issues, age, weight, etc. You need to speak with your personal physician. Without more details, no, no , no.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

You do not say how old is the grandson. If an infant or a toddler, then significant risk that is hard to avoid. If an adolescent, then should be safe to be around with masking. If in between, then difficult to say.


G. Dickinson