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Did you get ill more often after your child started nursery?

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Summersglow · 08/07/2026 07:02

Hi, just curious...
Since your child started nursery, did you also get more sick yourself?
My child started nursery last autumn and since then I have never been so ill in my life. My child has had many different viruses/trips to docs/hosp and has thankfully recovered each time. I suppose I expected nursery related bugs as I was warned about this.
I feel like my immune system is also taking a battering. In recent months I've had tonsillitis for the first time/viral this and that/kidney infection for the first time and now no voice and pharyngitis for the first time, which is truly awful!
When does it get better?

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Summersglow · 09/07/2026 13:01

Thanks so much to you all for taking the time to reply. I'm currently sat in the car with an ice lolly following a trip to the chemist for antibiotics! Sick day from work and... it's 30°! The absolute joys. It seems never ending at the mo but I'm happy to hear that it gets better.

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violetcuriosity · 09/07/2026 13:09

Yes and I’m a primary school teacher! When DD2 went to nursery it hugely affected my immune system.

Crunchybiscuit1 · 10/07/2026 16:00

Yes. I was constantly ill for a year after my little boy started nursery. The second year was much better. Bracing myself for a repeat when he starts school in September!

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