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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 |
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CHICKEN POX - advice please
"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. #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 |
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CHICKEN POX - advice please
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 |
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CHICKEN POX - advice please
"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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CHICKEN POX - advice please
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 |
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CHICKEN POX - advice please
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 |
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CHICKEN POX - advice please
"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. |
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CHICKEN POX - advice please
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 |
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CHICKEN POX - advice please
"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. |
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CHICKEN POX - advice please
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 |
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