Chicken Pox

[Queen or Maid]

My son is at home on two weeks MC for chicken pox. It is now day 5 since he got a tiny spot on his chest and forehead… it is still only a handful of them. And the pox are tiny like pimple.


Is he really having chicken pox? He is his normal self and no fever too since the day before diagnosis.

Initially dr said it was not chicken pox after looking at the pox till he saw one fill with water…

Any one can share some info?

[poppy15]

Queen or Maid:

My son is at home on two weeks MC for chicken pox. It is now day 5 since he got a tiny spot on his chest and forehead.... it is still only a handful of them. And the pox are tiny like pimple.


Is he really having chicken pox? He is his normal self and no fever too since the day before diagnosis.

Initially dr said it was not chicken pox after looking at the pox till he saw one fill with water.....

Any one can share some info?

my DD & DS both gt chix pox one after another. same case as urs, small tiny like-pimple spots; non itchy. usually people say if 1st time very little spots, may hv a 2nd time when they grow older...dunno hw true lah... :? :

but when DH kenna the pox immediately after the kids, his was damn itchy, huge & all over his body (narrated by himself)

so i guess its different for all... hang in there, kids can overcome them very easily de... esp since there's no fever & he doesnt feel itchy or irritated.

** i'm feelin itchy all over as i'm typing this **

[micollh]

how many jabs did u take for ur kid for chicken pox? last time, my DD only took one when she turned one. but recently, when i bring my DS for his chicken pox jab, i was told, now need to take two ? so which is which?

[poppy15]

micollh:

how many jabs did u take for ur kid for chicken pox? last time, my DD only took one when she turned one. but recently, when i bring my DS for his chicken pox jab, i was told, now need to take two ? so which is which?

i didnt bring the kids for any vaccination against chix pox. the older folks believe in getting them to come into contact with chix pox. it helps build up their immune system.

and i think the vaccination is also not 100% against.

[micollh]

poppy15:

i didnt bring the kids for any vaccination against chix pox. the older folks believe in getting them to come into contact with chix pox. it helps build up their immune system.

and i think the vaccination is also not 100% against.

yes it's not 100% protection but it will minimise the impact on our child if they get it, as in wont be too serious, serious chicken pox will kill a child or leave permanent mark on their body. not sure if u have read the news paper article (Life, last year or so) on the impact of chicken pox to toddler and you kids.

i rather be safe than sorry lor. esp my dd is in childcare.

[poppy15]

micollh:

poppy15:

i didnt bring the kids for any vaccination against chix pox. the older folks believe in getting them to come into contact with chix pox. it helps build up their immune system.

and i think the vaccination is also not 100% against.

yes it's not 100% protection but it will minimise the impact on our child if they get it, as in wont be too serious, serious chicken pox will kill a child or leave permanent mark on their body. not sure if u have read the news paper article (Life, last year or so) on the impact of chicken pox to toddler and you kids.

i rather be safe than sorry lor. esp my dd is in childcare.

understand ur concern :snuggles: my DD & DS both got their fair share of chix pox out already :celebrate:

[pqy]

Hi would the antiviral medication cause any side effect? The purpose of antiviral medication was shorten the course of the disease. In this case, would those who taken the antiviral medication may down with the chickenpox again.

janet_lee88:

BlurBee:

[quote=\"DesertWind\"]My family is now having chicken pox!

Oh dear. Take care. :hugs:

Do take care. Have you seen the doctor for the anti-viral medication ?[/quote]

[dovetail]

starlight1968sg:

DesertWind:

My family is now having chicken pox!

May I ask where do you live so that I can visit you to pass the virus to me? I dont mind getting a 2nd round of chickenpox, since I can get paid MC! :lol:

You are so funny. My son is having rash now. I'm hoping my family doc clinic will open later so we can see him to check.

Both my kids were vaccinated at 1. My second one got chicken pox in Nov last year, lucky after exam. Was very mild. Now my elder one, aye... Hope it's not chicken pox. If yes, I can send you some virus to help you get 1 week MC :lol:

[dovetail]

Emergency Help!


Has anyone taken the jab that help to reduce the eruption from chicken pox. I heard it cost at least 100. I suspect my son is having it and he has to travel overseas for competition in 10 days time, also have local competition he cannot miss. Hope the jab can help. What is it called and any side effects? Must jab early right otherwise no effect?

[phankao]

dovetail:

Emergency Help!


Has anyone taken the jab that help to reduce the eruption from chicken pox. I heard it cost at least 100. I suspect my son is having it and he has to travel overseas for competition in 10 days time, also have local competition he cannot miss. Hope the jab can help. What is it called and any side effects? Must jab early right otherwise no effect?

Isn't that similar to the antiviral meds? Anyway, with the antiviral meds he'd be ready to be off & going in 5 to 7 days. Usually doc gives 7 days MC for chixpox with antivirals and 14days MC for those who don't take meds.