DS with chicken pox visited me in hospital

[workadurka]

I had an op yesterday at the hospital and DH dropped me off and picked me up with DS in tow.

This morning DS had a few spots on his face, and as the day has gone on I've noticed a few have appeared on his body too.

So he probably was infectious when he visited me.

Should I tell the hospital? No one touched him and he didn't go near any patients except me but I'd hate someone to get sick especially given I was in the early pregnancy unit.

[Sirzy]

Can't do any harm to phone them and explain, then they can decide if they need to do anything or not.

Hope your are both feeling better soon

[dementedpixie]

Yes I would contact them as chicken pox can be spread by being in the same room for 15 minutes or by speaking face to face

[AbbeyRoadCrossing]

Yes, especially if he was near pregnant women. I'm pregnant and have no chicken pox immunity and have been told to see a doctor if I come into contact with anyone with it. It can very dangerous for non immune pregnant women.

[workadurka]

I don't think he went near any pregnant women, but the nurse came in while he was there.

I will call and let them know.