DS2 has Chicken Pox, DP never had it - should we keep them apart?

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Just found out this morning that DS2 has Chicken Pox (2 days before we're due to go on holiday )

Anyway, seems like DP has never had it. I know that it can be worse for adults to have it, but also read that 70% of people who haven't had it have the antibodies to protect them from it.

DS1 so far shows no signs of it, but am assuming that it is only a matter of time, although I am aware that incubation can be up to 3 weeks.

I have the option to take both boys to stay with my parents at least until DS2's spots have scabbed (a week I'm thinking?). But given that DS1 hasn't had it that might end up extending to longer if he starts with spots. All this is so that DP is less at risk from exposure.

However, I am aware that we have all already been exposed to the virus, so is it just futile? I dont really want to have to drive 200 miles and end up quarantined up there indefinately. BUt at the same time I will feel wretched if DP does get it and ends up really ill. WWYD?

The incubation period is a good few weeks as you know, so your DP has already been exposed. I would say it was futile to go to stay with your parents purely in order to protect your DP. It might be nice to have support from them while kids are ill though? Just another way to look at it.
Chicken pox is a lot more unpleasant in adults, so fingers crossed your DP doesn't develop it!

Hope you are not flying on your hols..... You won't be allowed on plane with spots. If hey have scabbed you might want to consider doc letter. And get insurance for DP and DS1 Incase they get it on flight home

Too late to keep your DH or other children away - it is most infectious in the couple of days before the spots come out.

If your dh does come out in rash would recommend asking doc for antiviral medication -needs to be started within 48hrs of rash appearing. My son gave my DP chicken pox and he was really ill . I have honestly never seen spots like it - even the doc was shocked at the state of him! He was off work for 3 weeks and we had to cancel our holiday. Also DP didn't get the pox until 3 weeks after son had it - just as I thought we had got way it - typical!

Thanks everyone you've confirmed what I thought.

We were meant to be flying so holiday is cancelled. In process of finding out whether or not we can claim back. Terrible timing but what can you do.

Have also read about anti-viral drugs so will be on to those as soon as we see any spots on DP, if indeed we do.

Have a feeling it's going to be a long week....