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WIBU to take DS out and about - chickenpox related

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SambucusEbulus · 11/08/2025 21:16

DS has stupidly not been vaccinated for chickenpox and has never had it, to my knowledge. Two weeks ago, he shared a tent for five days with a boy who broke out in chickenpox spots the evening they came home.

DS hasn't got it...yet. We've been staying home since.
There's an event he really really wants to go to that would be happening on day 18 after his last contact with that boy. It's a family event, so lots of other kids and their parents.

Would it be really irresponsible to take him to the event, presuming he doesn't show symptoms in between times?

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TheBeesTrees · 11/08/2025 21:21

With no symptoms at all I think that would be fine, while it is highly contagious, not everyone catches it after contact. However, the slightest symptom and I wouldn't bring him

Ashley911 · 11/08/2025 21:20

YABU could severely injure a newborn or premature baby

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