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Is this chickenpox?

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Beebatron · 03/06/2022 12:35

DD was fine yesterday morning but yesterday afternoon she started with a high temp and needed an afternoon nap. We've just noticed these on her back. Normally I'd just assume chickenpox but with monkeypox going around too I wanted more opinions as I know young kids can get quite sick and my anxiety levels are out of control at the moment.
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Is this chickenpox?
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Dougalneedsahaircut · 03/06/2022 13:11

looks like chicken pox to me. Highly unlikely to be Monkey pox😊

Maytodecember · 03/06/2022 13:16

Most likely Chickenpox. Are there any on her neck, behind her ears?

Enidcat5 · 03/06/2022 13:17

Yes chicken pox

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FatEaredFuck · 03/06/2022 13:18

Chicken pox. Assuming she's never had it before? Although you can get it twice.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 03/06/2022 13:19

Looks like CP, it usually starts on the back

Beebatron · 03/06/2022 13:23

Thank you all. No never had it before and its her birthday next week. First one since covid and now that's spoiled too. Poor thing. She's seven so I'm a bit worried she'll be more unwell than if she'd had it younger.

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saywhatwhatnow · 03/06/2022 13:38

Yes definitely looks like chickenpox. Stock up on calpol, oats and calamine. The poxclin mousse was quite good too.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 03/06/2022 15:25

Beebatron · 03/06/2022 13:23

Thank you all. No never had it before and its her birthday next week. First one since covid and now that's spoiled too. Poor thing. She's seven so I'm a bit worried she'll be more unwell than if she'd had it younger.

Chances are, are spots will have scabbed over in a week, and age won’t be infectious, but could you plan/move celebrations on a week just in case?

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