Why it's good to have chicken pox young

Craig, about 1 year

Why it's good to have chicken pox young???? Absolute madness. Get the vaccination. I had the virus twice as a child, and all the other typical childhood illnesses. As a parent now, there's just no debate - it is our job to do the best for our children. And its all so avoidable. Just look at all the worried postings on this site....I've got scars, can I go on my holiday, I'm pregnant and worried, etc, etc. There is no need for any of this.

khadra, about 1 year

Hi I think chickenpox is horrible it left me with scars.

charlotte, about 1 year

My daughter has just devoloped chickenpox we are due to fly on holiday in a weeks time will we beable to go

nathan, about 1 year

im 10 and i have chicken pox i am so scared coz i might have something diffrent even though it say iu get chickenpox from march-may

zabeen, about 1 year

I have a 8 month old daughter, my son is 5yrs and got chikenpox should i worry

Lyndsay, about 1 year

Hi, Ive just found out my little girl has the chicken pox. Im seven weeks pregnant but Ive had chicken pox as a child. Should I be worried?

Sarah, about 1 year

For Rebecca - Hello, my name is Sarah - my little boy, Peter, who is 3, came down with Chicken Pox like you on Sunday. He is now covered from head to toe with spots, and, like you, has got them all over his face and in his hair too. This is completely usual with Chicken Pox, it doesn't mind where it goes! Unfortunately I would say that it is very unlikely that you will be able to go to your Fun Day on Friday as you will probably still be contagious as until the spots are all completely scabbed over you are infectious to other people. I would try to enjoy a few relaxing days at home if I were you, drink plenty of fluids, ask your Parent/Guardian to administer Calpol or whatever suitable pain relief they use as well as Piriton Syrup which helps to stop the itchiness. Peter loves having Calomine & Glycerin cream rubbed into the spots - perhaps try this to ease the itching also. If you know of any friend who have had Chicken Pox, perhaps you could arrange for them to visit you and keep you company - yesterday Peter had his little girlfriend over and he completely forgot all about the spots for the afternoon whilst he played! I hope this helps and I wish you a speedy recovery. Best Wishes Sarah

Rebecca, about 1 year

Im 11 and never had the chicken pox before I've got them on my body , and face in my mouth and my hair is that normal ?? im scared and i got them this sunday will they be gone by friday as im having a fun day at school on friday ?!

danni, about 1 year

my daughter has the chicken pox and we live with my farther who has termanal lung cancer the only medication he has is pain relife morphine should i stay at my mums house as her spots only appeared yesterday please help me.

Joanne, about 1 year

My four year old son has chicken pox, I also have 3 month old twins and naturally my husband and I are concerned that they too may catch chicken pox. Whilst my husband was discussing this with a work colleague she stated that if a baby has the virus before they are 12 months old they are not immune and do not carry the anti bodies and can get it again. Is this true?

N Harris, about 1 year

my daughter who is 10yrs old has developed chicken pox for the 3rd time. She has the watery blisters all over her body. However, she has chronic juvenile arthritis and uveitis and is on pred forte eye drops and infliximab infusions and is on 15mgs of methotrexate weekly. I have today spoken with her rheumatologist and he suggested that i get from my locum GP some acylovir to aleviate her symptoms. I managed oto get an appt but he stated he could not confirm she had chicken pox and did not even take her temperature. I am concerned it will turn into something more serious. My 11 yr old niece has also got a confirmed case of chicken pox, we came back from a weeks holiday yesterday which we spent together. Are there any symptons I need to watch out for?

Eileen Cooper, about 1 year

My daughter is 3 months pregnant and her son has just come down with chickenpox. Does this cause a risk to the unborn baby?

nicola ali, about 1 year

my 13 weeks old baby has chickenpox! i find a spot in her eye could you give me some informion please

emily, about 1 year

my 4myhs old son has chickenpox. first spot appeared saturday. we are due to fly on holiday this saturday? can we go?

leah, about 1 year

my daughter has chicken pox and a few a scabby and a few are not is alright to take her out

lucy, about 1 year

i am also due to fly 2 america dis saterday. the spots cum last sunday can i fly?! help!?!?!?!

Jo Westwood, over 2 years

It has just been confirmed that I have chicken pox - I'm 34! I'm also 12 weeks pregnant. My doctor said that baby should be ok, but I'm obviously very worried. He has put me on mild antibiotics to stave off any other infection as my glands are swollen too. Any baby any advise or help??

wendy smith, over 2 years

Please help, my daughter has just started pre school and there is chicken pox within the school, this evening we saw a pimple on her chest with a blister and i think this could be the start of chicken pox but we are due to fly this Saturday to Gran Canaria, can you tell me if we will be allowed to fly. Await your reply with crossed fingers.

natasha tate, over 2 years

i am 22 years of age and suffer from serve acute asthma and am on long term steroids (prednisolone). my concern is that i have twin boys at the age of 2 and ue to the fact of them getting chicken pox, i never had. all my doctor tells me that if i become in contact with some one who has chicken pox to seek medical advice straight away. i dont know the risk or damage it can do, i dont know anything as they havent said in the 6 years i have been on the steroids.