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Not for emergencies. Call 911 for medical emergencies or 811 for non-urgent health advice.

OntarioVirtual Pharmacist

Impetigo

Honey-crusted sores, especially in kids? Topical or oral antibiotics clear it in days.

  • Phone or video consult
  • Free delivery
  • Free with OHIP

Who this is for

All ages — most common in kids. Fever, rapid spread, or recurrent episodes are referred.

Common symptoms

  • Honey-colored crusts on face or hands
  • Red sores that burst then crust
  • Spreads easily in kids

When we'll refer you instead

If any of these apply, we send you to the right care instead — no charge, no wait.

  • Fever
  • Spreading rapidly
  • Recurrent episodes

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