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Chicken pox

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loopshot · 20/07/2022 09:31

Posted here for more advice and comments.

So DD started with a temp, cough and runny nose Saturday. Yesterday one spot appeared and today about another five.

I also have a younger dd who's never had chicken pox. We are due to fly on holiday in 16 days. I'm so worried now that dd2 is going to come out in spots the week we are due to go.

I'm thinking of booking her in today for the chicken pox vaccine hoping it's prevents spots coming or at least not so bad.

Is this worth it in your opinion?

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UndertheCedartree · 20/07/2022 09:34

I'm not sure it would help at this point as your eldest will have been contagious for a while. For what it's worth mine only ever had a handful of spots with chicken pox.

I'd seek advice from 111.

Numbat2022 · 20/07/2022 09:36

Yes, my friend did this after exposure a couple of weeks before a holiday and her child didn't get it (or at least didn't have spots).

Rover83 · 20/07/2022 09:45

Getting her vaccinated now won't stop her getting chicken pox you can still do it and it might be enough to make it less serious. Generally speaking it takes about 5 days for chicken pox to scab and then you are not contagious any more.

Average incubation period of chicken pox is 14-16 days post exposure with a range of 10-21 days. Be aware that if she hasn't had it before you leave and develops it on holiday you need to keep her inside and can't fly until they are scabbed, not such a problem if you are going to a villa but a massive PITA if you are in an all inclusive hotel

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loopshot · 20/07/2022 09:49

Thanks all. I'm thinking go with the vaccine. If she did happen to get whilst away (if we get there) then at least it won't be as severe whilst there

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Toddlerteaplease · 20/07/2022 10:05

What's the point. She's already been exposed. If she gets it out there you'll still have to quarantine her anyway. And many kids breeze through the pox.

GoAround · 20/07/2022 10:16

I would definitely do it in the hope of saving the holiday because it can and does work after exposure, and if nothing else it might mean a less severe case. That’s if you can find it. Apparently there’s a shortage of vaccine at the moment, DS had his second jab 2 weeks ago and I had the appointment moved around a few times and eventually had to go to another location due to lack of stock.

yikesanotherbooboo · 20/07/2022 10:25

It may not make much difference to this holiday but for the future they will be covered.
DD had c pox on holiday, it was hot and she was covered in spots.We were self catering and drove via tunnel so from that pov it didn't have an impact but was miserable for her.
DN had it abroad also so she and her DM had to fly home a few days later than the rest of the family at significant inconvenience.

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loopshot · 20/07/2022 10:40

I have managed to get one for her at 3pm today.
I explained the situation when I called them. The lady in the phone said it does still work after exposure. Doesn't mean she won't get them but if she does then it will be less severe for her.

If she does happen to get them whilst away at least she shouldn't be to bad with them. Yes I know we will still have to isolate her, but at least dp, ds and dd can still enjoy their holiday

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