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Would you take a child with chicken pox here?

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Lovleyjubley1 · 01/08/2025 07:53

To an outdoor car boot. We’re on day 6 but some still not crusting over, others have. Obviously would tell her not to touch anything. Thanks!

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 01/08/2025 08:04

Lovleyjubley1 · 01/08/2025 08:00

Weirdly, I called the chemist for some advice the other day and they told me to bring her in and they could take a look. They never said don’t go anywhere either. Just to keep away from anyone who could be vulnerable if we did go somewhere

There’s a clear difference between the chemist for medical advice and a car boot. And even if the risk is ‘lower’ outdoors, it’s still a solid risk so the height of the risk is irrelevant. Chances are they’ll be scabbed over tomorrow, hopefully she can enjoy the weekend!

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Lovleyjubley1 · 01/08/2025 08:02

She’s absolutely fine in herself now. Day 4 was awful though and typically that was her birthday 😫. Really hoping they’ll all be scabbed over at least by Sunday or early next week

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Lovleyjubley1 · 01/08/2025 08:00

Weirdly, I called the chemist for some advice the other day and they told me to bring her in and they could take a look. They never said don’t go anywhere either. Just to keep away from anyone who could be vulnerable if we did go somewhere

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DiscoBeat · 01/08/2025 07:58

No, not just for the customers sake but I'm sure the child would rather stay at home resting.

Baddaybigcloud · 01/08/2025 07:58

No! You could just ruin a whole load of kids summer holidays!!

Morgenrot25 · 01/08/2025 07:57

Lovleyjubley1 · 01/08/2025 07:53

To an outdoor car boot. We’re on day 6 but some still not crusting over, others have. Obviously would tell her not to touch anything. Thanks!

No, of course not.

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Lovleyjubley1 · 01/08/2025 07:57

Ok, thanks. A good fair amount have already scabbed but not all of them yet. I just thought the risk would be lower outdoors

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Coffeeishot · 01/08/2025 07:57

Just what pp have said, just stay home till the.spots are crusty.

stichguru · 01/08/2025 07:57

No she shouldn't be in public (bar doctors if needed) AT ALL until everything has completely crusted.

Scooby2024 · 01/08/2025 07:56

Definitely not. It not all crusted over they wouldn't be leaving the house.

CatsorDogsrule · 01/08/2025 07:56

No.

Itsseweasy · 01/08/2025 07:55

Absolutely not. In my experience there are many areas in car boot sales where people end up crammed close together whether they want to be or not.

dementedpixie · 01/08/2025 07:55

No
Chickenpox is airborne so isn't just spread by touch.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 01/08/2025 07:54

No, she’s still contagious if they haven’t scabbed over. Just keep her home for the extra day or two.

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