CHILDREN AND HIV

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im in abit of a dilema, dd is having A party and i have found out one of the children whos invited is hiv positive. i only found this out last week.
i have no problem myself but wanted some tips, if any, on anything in particular i have to be aware of.

err, nothing. why is it a dilemma?

nothing as far as i know. my son regularly sees someone with HIV and there is nothing in particular that I worry about.

just incase shes injured, its outside etc, only want to be prepared, or is there no worry at all?

ok sorry i asked

if she is injured and bleeds i think the only difference would be to wear some protective gloves.

thanks bethoo

I think it's okay to be concerned - I would be. Why not ask her parents if there is anything you need to worry about, because you don't know anything about it?

HIV can only be passed on through sex and blood, so if the child falls over as long as you have no open cuts on your hands then theres no problem.

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Actually I think you'd be fine to use their toothbrush.

I think in the unlikely event that the child is bleeding wear surgical gloves other than that I think you're fine

dont be sorry. i wouldnt let them do cutting themselves and making them blood brothers but otherwise i'm sure its fine.

i am curious though... how do you know the DC has HIV?

will her parents be there? i'm sure they will handle anything in the event of an accident.

the mother doesn't know i know, i inadvertently read something at her house.dont want a big deal, just simple things i can do.

I'd ask the parents, if there's anything i should know about.

like I asked the mum of a girl with a serious nut allergy how to use her epipen when she came to dd2's party a couple of weeks ago.

Ask your health visitor or practice nurse? I did for something really simple like molluscum.

ooh that is tricky if she is unaware you know.

the thing is the mother has told me she has a serious illness but no need for anyone to know. a letter from the hospital was on her kitchen table and i saw it. i do not feel comfortable asking her about it as she doesn't want people to know.

thank you, im not in a panic just wanted to be prepared and not make it awkward for child and mother.

in that case behave as normally as you can, i'm sure the mother will step in very rapidly if anything happens to be worried about.

Well, why not say, look tell me what the serious illness is so I can make sure she's okay at my house?

i have an industrialized first aid box, and make gloves available, thanks everyone.

mother is prob concerned about the stigma attached. you can imagine the hysteria some people would have.

stroppy, she s prettuy adamant she will not reveal. i have had a few conversations about her hospital visits but she wont tell. if she doesnt want to that fine.

HIV can only be passed from person to person through body fluids, like blood, semen and vaginal fluid.
HIV can't live very long outside the body, so you can't get it through casual contact. You can't get the virus by touching, shaking hands, hugging, swimming in a public pool, giving blood, or using hot tubs, public toilets, telephones, doorknobs or water fountains.
If the child should cut him/herself don't worry.You would need to have a open wound that their blood could go into,for it to be a problem.Just pop a pair of gloves on before you clean the wound.
I think you did the right thing to ask for advice on something you were unsure of.If everybody did this there would be no misunderstandings.
Hope everybody enjoys the party.