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The pox

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aaaaargghhhhelpme · 13/05/2017 08:48

Just wondering what the etiquette on chicken pox is...

Dd is in reception. the little brother of someone in her class has chicken pox.

The mother has been talking to other mums about it. About how poor little kid is grumpy etc. But brings him in for pick ups and drop offs! Also at our reception it's encouraged we get in early and spend a bit of time in the classroom - learning what they're up to. So from 8.45-8.57 there are 30 parents, 30 kids and about 25 little siblings in the classroom.

I was just talking to DH about this - as I really don't want ds to catch it yet (he's too little!!) is it normal to just barrel on with the poxy kid like this?! When DD had it I barricaded myself in the house and was really paranoid about passing it on!

(As a sad side note, two of DDs classmates have now got it - including one whose birthday party's tomorrow - so now he'll miss his own birthday )

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goose1964 · 13/05/2017 21:57

Don't give ibuprofen to a child with Chicken Pox as it reacts with the virus , paracetamol only

Wolfiefan · 13/05/2017 21:58

It can be a serious illness.
Children are contagious until all the spots have crusted over.
It's not better to get it when they are young.
Some really worrying attitudes here.
I would expect the school to tell her not to bring the poxy child on site.

NeedsAsockamnesty · 13/05/2017 22:02

It can be very serious indeed.
As a child both of my aunts sons died within a month of each other from chicken pox complications they were previously healthy

Wolfiefan · 13/05/2017 22:05

I am so sorry Needsa
DS caught it whilst on a very strong drug and immunocompromised. We were lucky not to lose him.

P1nkSparkles · 13/05/2017 22:07

This sort of stuff scares me as my husband is immunosuppressed, hasn't had chickenpox and has been told it would be really dangerous for him to catch it.

Our Dd is going to be immunised (one if the rare scenario's where the NHS will cover it) as soon as she's old enough to try and prevent her catching it infecting him... but there is nothing we can do to protect him from other people & some people seem to have literally no common sense when it comes to infectious illnesses.

TroysMammy · 13/05/2017 22:11

Children in the UK are not routinely vaccinated against chicken pox.

Kidssendingmenuts · 13/05/2017 22:11

My daughter currently has chicken pox, I've had to take her on all school drop offs and pick ups as I literally have no one else to have her. It's already going round my sons class and her nursery so everyone has already been in contact with a child who has the pox anyway. We can only do what we can do so yes I think you are been slightly unreasonable because sometimes it's out of our hands on what we can do as my own hands are tied!

Wolfiefan · 13/05/2017 22:14

I'm sorry but you can make other arrangements. Ask to park in school car park and be met by a member of staff, drop off early (with permission of school) or ask another parent to walk your child in.
It's irresponsible to expose others to this illness.

Starlight2345 · 13/05/2017 22:18

I can understand in your position to be so worried and do think I would look into the immunization in your situation.

I think avoiding the playground altogether can be difficult but in a classroom..Reception I think we had about 5 mums pregnant , and unlikely teachers would know if any parents were at risk for any reason..

shamoffour · 13/05/2017 22:35

There is a shortage of the vaccine at the moment. I managed to find a clinic in Manchester that had some and I know you can get it in some clinics in London.
It's not cheap, we paid £120 per injection and they need two injections six weeks apart. So £240 per child.

whatcanIdo1 · 13/05/2017 22:40

Dreadful ignorance she should not be exposing other people to it. Get into the school first thing and let them know urgently so they can send a memo out, so selfish and stupid. Pregnant women etc, immune compromised can very badly affected.

whatcanIdo1 · 13/05/2017 22:42

There is always a way, child in covered push chair parked out of main areas whilst teachers bring child to you. People die and get maimed from cp.

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aaaaargghhhhelpme · 13/05/2017 22:56

Thanks for all the info. I've found somewhere near me that does the vaccine (for over £200) but I think, for me, it'll be worth it

will have a word with the teacher on Monday too. There are two newborns in the room and one very pregnant mum. It's obviously more risky for them

I totally get its not easy. But think she could have avoided bringing him into the classroom at least

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NeedsAsockamnesty · 13/05/2017 22:57

Children in the UK are not routinely vaccinated against chicken pox

If you have close contact with someone with immunity issues you can get it on the NHS but pretty much most parents who chose to vax for it here pay for it themselves, doing so appears to be coming quite popular

Mumzypopz · 17/05/2017 21:55

Kids...you don't know that everyone at the school has been in contact with a child who has had it...an elderly grandparent may be dropping off kids that day, or someone who doesn't go to school drop off regularly, and they could become very ill with shingles (the adult form). Or there may be a child or parent with a dodgy immune system. I think it's really irresponsible to take a child with chicken pox to school. There are other things you could do. You could drop off at the door and arrange another parent or a teacher to take your child in.

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