So, what are the chances DD will get chickenpox?

[LilRedWG]

I went to pick DD up from nursery today and was told that one of her classmates has chickenpox. DD only attends once a week, but did have contact with this child last week. What are the chances she'll come down with the pox?

[posieflump]

50 50 chance

[posieflump]

not very helpful but true!

[nailpolish]

my dd1 had it - during this time she shared rough and tumble games, a bath every night and a bed most nights with dd2 - dd2 never got on spot

its totally random

[LilRedWG]

LOL - so, I'll just have to suck it and see then. Ah well, if she gets it, she gets it.

She went to the nursery with the remainders of a cold last week and is still struggling to shake it off, so I wouldn't be suprised if she does.

I'll let you know and come back asking for tips on helping her.

Thanks.

[Seona1973]

they are only contagious for 1-2 days before the spots come out so it depends when your lo had contact with the child and when they started getting the spots.

[Hannah81]

its usually about 2weeks after contact - she may feel ill for a few days b4 - cold like symptoms - if she's going to get it she will, you may be lucky though.
good luck
x

[LilRedWG]

Ah, hopefully she'll escape then. I'm presuming that the child has only just been diagnosed as the notice wasn't up when I dropped DD off this morning, just when I picked her up.