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And not forgetting Impetigo
this can look like pox when they 1st appear, it tends just to affect the face but i have seen cases of it on other parts of the body.
If no more spots appear you would be better off taking her to the GP to find out what it is.
Loulou.
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Hi sweetycurly, how are things this morning, have any more appeared or was it (fingers and toes crossed) a false alarm?
Shorty 8)
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Yes let us all know sweetycurly, I've been thinking about you and your daughter all night but at least you should be able to find out properly today whether it is even c/p.Have you got any other children likely to catch it? because thats really the only thing that could stop your trip at the moment is'nt it?.Good luck,Mel
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dont want to be party pooper but having no spleen ,chicken pox can be very nasty for me .i cant fight infection but saying that how many other infections do people travel with and we dont know .when we were away last year there was a problem with ear infections in our hotel children very ill one even hospitalised,think carefully before you travel its ok thinking il cover it up no one will know but think about what u leave behind when you leave,that infection can travel through loads of guests for weeks and keep on infecting. hope every thing sorts it self out for you and you have a great holiday .just dont carry any unwanted baggage as it is others that will pay the price.
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I echo above comments. Please do not even think about trying to disguise any spots etc. Just think if it was one of your relatives that caught it on a plane and could not fight the infection for various reasons. How would you feel. Pretty angry I imagine. Also you never know if your own child could develop any problems and may not be able to fly home on your due date.

Pippa
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well there are a few more spots this morning all still on her back and the one that was a blister yesterday is now a scab, none of the others are blisters though so to me from what everyone has said about it i think it is i have phoned the dr and am going to see him later. None of my children have had it so i am worried yes that if i go then i will be stuck out there not being allowed to fly home. Thanks for all the advice from everyone.
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:( Best of luck at the doctor's sweetiecurly, let us know what he/she says.
Shorty
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have you thought of the obvious , could it ,be a reaction to washing powder. food ect ,these can be confusing ,
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As most have said Chickenpox is at it's most contagious 2 days prior to spots appearing until they have scabbed over.

In your case if it IS Chickenpox you'll be okay as your child will be well on the road to recovery and all spots should be scabbed and dry by then but if anyone else is in a similar predicament and planning on hiding spots I would urge extreme caution.

Chickenpox can be especially harmful to unborn babies, elderly and anyone with low immunity so to deliberately take a risk with someone elses health is iresponsible in addition to which a child with Chcikenpox needs to be kept cool to help stop itching and infection so going to sunny climates isn't a good idea in the first place.

At the end of the day IF they won't let you travel you CAN get a full refund and can book another holiday - not ideal and very disappointing I'm sure but surely the responsible way to deal with things.
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If it is chickenpox, bath them in Bicarbonate of soda - cost about £1 for a box from chemist. Its brilliant for stopping itching and making the spots crust. Luke warm bath and no soap, karen
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sweetycurly - are you going for 1 week or 2.? - its almost certain that your other children will get it but they probably wont come out in it until you have been there almost a week. So if your only going for one week they wont let you fly home -if its 2 you will be ok but obviously this restricts your holiday when you have children with chickenpox :yikes

lyn
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Oh dear i am starting to feel like such an irresponsible parent now from all the replies i am getting! i have been to the doctors and they have said i should be ok to fly and it will be a chance i have to take to see if the other 2 get it, yes i know how totally irresponsible but hey if they don't get it i have missed out on a holiday and i won't know till it is to late whether they are going to get it or not. thanks for all the advice

from a parent who feels really guilty now :(
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Hi Sweetiecurly,

My daughters both came down with chicken pox within about 5 days of each other. One had a very mild case, the other was 95% covered in the things.

If it were me, I would go. Your other children may not come down with it and you would miss out on a fab holiday.
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Hey don't worry about it - you're a mum the guilt was handed to you in the maternity ward when you weren't looking!!!

There's absolutely nothing you can do but carry it with you always!!!
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Sweetiecurly,
I don't see why you should feel guilty...as a responsible parent you have taken medical advice from the GP (the expert) who has said its OK to go. I really can't see you can do more.
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Same here sweetycurly, if the doc says you can go then go - just be prepared you may have to have an "extra" few days holiday if the other(s) get it - you have been responsible by seeking advice and you are not doing anything you shouldn't - any of us could be infected with anything when we fly, we couldn't not go just on the offchance! As long as they are not infectious to the best of your knowledge at the time of flying, go with a clear conscience and have a ball!
Shorty 8)
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hi sweetie :) my son had chicken pox back in march :cry:
my daughter caught them two weeks after,
yours may not, go on holiday and enjoy yourself
you could be waiting for something that may not happen.
and dont feel guilty for being a loving mum
your doing a great job :lol:

love fizz xx
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I agree sweetiecurly, you have sought medical advice and they have told you to go.

Stop feeling guilty and have a wonderful time. :D
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My son came down with chickenpox in April in the Dom Rep, luckily it was in the first week and he was ok to fly home. The thing I felt bad about was that he would have been contagious on the flight out and in the kids club for 3 days!! When we came home most of his friends had also had it and apparently this is the most popular time of year for it. I'm sure you will be fine to fly by next week and hope no one else catches it. Have a great time.
Rachael
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