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Going back to school .

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Sallydimebar · 28/12/2021 21:23

Feeling really uneasy on DS 12 returning to school , Just feel this omicron is going to rip through and although I’m told it’s mild 2 people currently with covid are vomiting, stomach pain and feeling dreadful , barely moving out of bed. I’m thinking it’s probably omicron they’ve got .
I feel with out the vaccine I’m sending him in with no protection. Not feeling 100% on the jab but don’t want the risk of long covid and he really seems to suffer quite badly with illness . He had it in October was quite poorly with it , can’t get jab till end of jan . Was poorly 2 weeks ago with headache and temp for four days then cough lft negative . Just don’t want another 8/10 days of omicron . It’s being described as highly contagious so very likely to be in school again in jan .

Are parents going to lft kids twice a week (if test-kit available as I can’t get hold of any at moment) ? Not heard about masks yet , but they were only needed in corridors not in class .

Was hoping if you had delta maybe that would protect you for a bit, if he had antibodies but I’ve read delta gives you no protection from omicron.

Really don’t want schools shut again and so vital for his mental health to be with his peers as well as education.

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Covidworries · 28/12/2021 21:36

We are likely not sending children back if schools are open. Risk seems to high as so much is unknown and children hospitalisation has risen alot

MarshaBradyo · 28/12/2021 21:37

Why end of Jan?

Is that due to having it in October and needing delay

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Sallydimebar · 28/12/2021 21:41

@MarshaBradyo if I’m right on this ? It’s 12 weeks after having covid .

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Sallydimebar · 28/12/2021 21:45

Felt a bit relieved he got it in October and didn’t mind waiting the 12 weeks for jab as thought little chance of getting delta again in that time frame , then along comes omicron.

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MarshaBradyo · 28/12/2021 21:46

You’re right I think

I’m in same position dc got delta in October I was going to do a walk in, but yes re 12 weeks so will wait

He was ok with it though so hopefully same

EasterIssland · 28/12/2021 21:46

@Covidworries

We are likely not sending children back if schools are open. Risk seems to high as so much is unknown and children hospitalisation has risen alot
Will you home school them ?
RedskyThisNight · 28/12/2021 21:49

You're correct that it's 12 weeks from having Covid to getting vaccinated.

If he's had Covid not long ago, he'll likely have plenty of antibodies though?

Majority at my DCs school are still doing the 2 LFTs a week. The school are very proactive in chasing up (although they have to stop short of insisting).

Covid was rife in school last term so can't see it will be any worse this term. Plus unless you entirely shut yourself off you can catch it anywhere.

I think the most likely cause of schools shutting will be due to staff shortages.

Whitefire · 28/12/2021 21:51

If schools are open mine will be in.

chinook · 28/12/2021 21:55

You can have the vaccine 28 days after a positive covid test, not 3 months.

My DD had hers in November about 35 days after testing positive.

vickyc90 · 28/12/2021 21:58

Mine will be in we had the original asymptomatic, we might have had delta he was a close contact we didn't PCR then he had stomach ache for a few days but nothing that warranted a PCR (didn't think at the time as he was off with his stomach).

It's everywhere and not going anywhere, if I told him he couldn't do what he loves for a virus that likely to make him I'll for a few days it will hurt his mental health more than feeling rotten for a few days.

oopsydoopsy · 28/12/2021 22:01

@chinook

You can have the vaccine 28 days after a positive covid test, not 3 months.

My DD had hers in November about 35 days after testing positive.

It's changed to 3 months I believe
RedskyThisNight · 28/12/2021 22:03

@chinook

You can have the vaccine 28 days after a positive covid test, not 3 months.

My DD had hers in November about 35 days after testing positive.

Not according to this : www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine-for-children-aged-12-to-15/
Covidworries · 28/12/2021 22:13

@easterissland
Yes we will switch to home learning. Likely with the school support

cheninblanc · 28/12/2021 22:13

Chinook we were turned away today 6 weeks after having a covid, my daughter needs to wait 8 weeks before her 2nd vaccine.

EasterIssland · 28/12/2021 22:17

[quote Covidworries]@easterissland
Yes we will switch to home learning. Likely with the school support[/quote]
Will school allow it ?

Bobholll · 28/12/2021 22:18

Mine will be in with bells on unless covid starts being very concerning for children. Which it def isn’t for the vast, vast majority!

ChittyChittyBoomBoom · 28/12/2021 22:19

Dd was turned away in November too. The rules had changed that week but we weren’t aware. She’s booked in on Jan 8th.

AlandAnna · 28/12/2021 22:20

Yes we’ll just crack on with life

Meredusoleil · 28/12/2021 22:22

Interesting that 12-15 year olds need to wait 12 weeks after a positive result before getting the jab. But adults only need to wait 28 days!

BitterTits · 28/12/2021 22:24

As a member of school staff I'm unable to support both voluntary home learning and in person teaching. Please bear that in mind.

Covidworries · 28/12/2021 22:26

@easterissland

I said we expect them to be in support as they know it wont be a decision we take lightly and are aware of our situation. But quite frankly even if they werent in support we would still make the decission based on what we feel is the best for our family situation. Afterall we are the ones living with the reality of home ed or the reality of catching covid and any consequences that would bring

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Sallydimebar · 28/12/2021 22:31

I know life has to go on . Yes most kids are fine and that’s all very until it’s yours that’s not . I’ve not known of any kids that have had over the holidays all been adults . Don’t think there’s enough data yet really until they’re all back at school with omicron for kids unvaccinated.

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dittheringdoldrums · 28/12/2021 22:31

@Sallydimebar I'm sorry you're feeling worried. If your DS has had it already, you can be reassured that he has antibodies, and also that Omicron is milder so if he did catch it again, which hopefully won't be the case, he'll be less unwell, maybe not unwell at all.
As you said, he needs to be in school to be with his peers and to keep well mentally.

Username7521 · 28/12/2021 22:31

Can anyone post a link to 12 weeks? I checked on the nhs website and I though it said 28 days?

pourmeanotherglass · 28/12/2021 22:33

16-17 yo have to wait 3 months as well. DD (17) had Covid in early December after having first jab in August so now needs to wait until March for second.
She is definitely going to school if open - A level year.