CHICKEN POX - advice please

Hi - my two boys (2y 9m and 12m) have just broken out with chicken
pox.

Any advice?

Also do you think my 12m boy will be okay, and do you think he'll get
it again later on in life, or is this it?

Thanks
Wish me luck!!!

Grett

"grett" wrote in message
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Hi - my two boys (2y 9m and 12m) have just broken out with chicken
pox.

Any advice?

Also do you think my 12m boy will be okay, and do you think he'll get
it again later on in life, or is this it?
It's just an old wives tale that if they are under 12 months then they won't
be immune. Some people can have it even frequently and never get immunity
though. If they (either) have it mildly then they could have it again.
#2 had it at 6 months and had it pretty badly. She has a lot of (small)
scars left, but other than that is fine.
Debbie

grett wrote:
Hi - my two boys (2y 9m and 12m) have just broken out with chicken
pox.

Any advice?

Also do you think my 12m boy will be okay, and do you think he'll get
it again later on in life, or is this it?

Chances are they will be fine after a few days. With both of them, you
need to make sure they are drinking enough. They tend to scratch at
their lesions, so watch for infection.

If they stop drinking (you can tell by how much they pee) or their
lesions look like they are getting infected, call your doctor (chicken
pox is really infectious - make sure the doctor's office knows you're
coming before you get there so they can prevent others from getting it).

This should be the last time your sons get sick with chicken pox, unless
they get shingles later.

Jeff

Thanks
Wish me luck!!!

Grett

"grett" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi - my two boys (2y 9m and 12m) have just broken out with chicken
pox.

Any advice?

Also do you think my 12m boy will be okay, and do you think he'll get
it again later on in life, or is this it?

Thanks

People can get chickenpox more than once. Those who have had chicken pox
can develop shingles at a later time. For questions concerning treatment
and risk for your child consult your doctor.

Aula


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On Mon, 14 May 2007 23:33:08 EDT, grett
wrote:

Hi - my two boys (2y 9m and 12m) have just broken out with chicken
pox.

Any advice?

Also do you think my 12m boy will be okay, and do you think he'll get
it again later on in life, or is this it?

Completely anecdotal evidence. My siblings and I all had it when the
youngest was 10 or 11 months old. Not only has she never had it
again, but unlike the rest of us she has no scarring at all. Something
about infant skin, I guess.

Louise

Welches wrote:
"grett" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi - my two boys (2y 9m and 12m) have just broken out with chicken
pox.

Any advice?

Also do you think my 12m boy will be okay, and do you think he'll get
it again later on in life, or is this it?
It's just an old wives tale that if they are under 12 months then they won't
be immune. Some people can have it even frequently and never get immunity
though. If they (either) have it mildly then they could have it again.

It's true that you can have chicken pox more than once, although it is rare.

However, it doesn't have anything to do with how mildly you get it.

#2 had it at 6 months and had it pretty badly. She has a lot of (small)
scars left, but other than that is fine.
Debbie

"grett" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi - my two boys (2y 9m and 12m) have just broken out with chicken
pox.

Any advice?

Also do you think my 12m boy will be okay, and do you think he'll get
it again later on in life, or is this it?

My oldest got a very mild case and his doctor said he might get it again.
The younger two never got it because they were vaccinated.

deja.blues wrote:

My oldest got a very mild case and his doctor said he might get it again.
The younger two never got it because they were vaccinated.

Just as an aside, they're now recommending a booster
for the chicken pox vaccine. I think the current recommendation
is one at 12 months and a second at 4-6 years. If they're older
than 4-6 years but have only had one shot, it's either one or
two additional shots they need.

Best wishes,
Ericka

"grett" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi - my two boys (2y 9m and 12m) have just broken out with chicken
pox.

Any advice?

Also do you think my 12m boy will be okay, and do you think he'll get
it again later on in life, or is this it?

My oldest got a very mild case and his doctor said he might get it again.
The younger two never got it because they were vaccinated.

Thanks everyone for your reassurances and suggestions.
My 2yo seems to be coping well - I smothered Calamine Lotion on him a
couple of times today and gave him a bath just before bed.
MY 12m boy's spots haven't changed much since this morning so not sure
if he has the chicken pox yet - will keep you posted.

Thanks again.
Grett