Child with chickenpox

[mom4scrapbooking]

We are leaving for Dl soon and I was just wondering how everyone feels when I take my child who is recovering for chicken pox. He won't be contasious as it will be like two weeks after but if he still has sores what will cast members say. I don't care what others say but will disney question us?

 

[Mugglemama]

I have seen kids there with obvious healing chicken pox scabs. Also, ALL 4 of my kids caught the chicken pox AT Disneyland, so there are obviously kids there who are contagious from time to time.

It's common knowledge that kids are not contagious at the late stage your son is at, but if it makes you feel better, bring along a printout from the Internet that states the facts. I seriously, SERIOUSLY doubt they would bother you about it, but if they do, show them the printout.

Or, just call Disneyland and ask if there's a policy concerning communicable diseases.

 

[specialks]

You could always get a note from your doctor explaining the situation. Just in case. My guess is they won't say anything, but you could be prepared.

 

[DahliaRW]

As long as he's not contagious, I don't see a problem. And once they are scabbing they aren't contagious any longer.

Now if your child has CP (or any other highly communicable disease), then no. That's just irresponsible!

 

[pixiewings71]

As long as he's not contagious go and have fun. Anyone who knows much about chickenpox will not say anything.

 

[skiingfast]

I find this odd. Is everyone aware that in the US there is a Chickenpox vaccine that is supposed to be prescribed to every child?

 

[DahliaRW]

I find this odd. Is everyone aware that in the US there is a Chickenpox vaccine that is supposed to be prescribed to every child?

Some of us believe that said vaccine is more risky than wild pox (many European countries do not have the varicella vaccine on their recomended schedule because they do not feel the risk of the vax is worth the potential benefits). Even with the vax, it's not 100% effective and there are issues with waining immunity.

 

[Ariel224]

I agree with Pixiewings....Definitely, go and have fun! Don't assume that everyone is knowledgeable about chickenpox though. The vaccine has been in use in the US for 15 years now, so a majority of younger (i.e. 20something) adults may not even know what they are looking at. It's just not common anymore to see it, or to need to know much about it. I would print some info out or have a doctor's note just in case someone gives you a hard time...some people are a little paranoid when it comes to rashes and skin lesions. I once had a little girl in my Sunday school class with severe allergy induced eczema. Her skin looked just awful, and my helper was questioning if she should be allowed to attend. Luckily, I knew the little girl's unfortunate situation.

Hope you have a wonderful trip!

ETA: Above vaccine related posts were not present as I was formulating my post. My mention of the vaccine was purely coincidental.

 

[skiingfast]

Some of us believe that said vaccine is more risky than wild pox (many European countries do not have the varicella vaccine on their recomended schedule because they do not feel the risk of the vax is worth the potential benefits). Even with the vax, it's not 100% effective and there are issues with waining immunity.

Not to cause an argument at all.

Just because you believe somthing does not necessarily make it true, right or safe. Do what the TV commercials suggest and Consult your Physician.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

He won't be contagious, so nobody should even care.

 

[DanT]

Some of us believe that said vaccine is more risky than wild pox (many European countries do not have the varicella vaccine on their recomended schedule because they do not feel the risk of the vax is worth the potential benefits). Even with the vax, it's not 100% effective and there are issues with waining immunity.

Do you have yourself or your child (children) vaccinated for any diseases?

 

[Mugglemama]

Not to cause an argument at all.

Just because you believe somthing does not necessarily make it true, right or safe. Do what the TV commercials suggest and Consult your Physician.

Yes, and that rule applies to everyone, not just people who don't vaccinate. Some children are allergic to vaccines, and some children have been injured by vaccines (like mine). So before you go off on your "let-me-tell-everyone-how-to-handle-their-children's-health-issues", try doing an ounce of research, and take everyone's position into consideration before spouting off. The slight discomfort my children experienced from the Chicken Pox was nothing compared to the years of pain a vaccine caused one of my children (it very nearly took away her ability to WALK).

Stay on topic and avoid calling people out, especially on issues that are none of your business.

 

[Sherry E]

Please, everyone - and I do mean everyone - be polite and nice to each other, and don't let the thread take a negative turn. As mods, we really don't like to have to come in and deal with reported posts or posts that have been labeled as rude when it's something that could have been avoided. So let's nip that in the bud and stop it before it gets worse. If you don't agree with something someone else has said, just ignore it or reply without being snippy.

Thank you.

 

[DangerMouse]

Yes, and that rule applies to everyone, not just people who don't vaccinate. Some children are allergic to vaccines, and some children have been injured by vaccines (like mine). So before you go off on your "let-me-tell-everyone-how-to-handle-their-children's-health-issues", try doing an ounce of research, and take everyone's position into consideration before spouting off. The slight discomfort my children experienced from the Chicken Pox was nothing compared to the years of pain a vaccine caused one of my children (it very nearly took away her ability to WALK).

Stay on topic and avoid calling people out, especially on issues that are none of your business.

 

[DahliaRW]

DanT - No offense, but the vaccine status of my chlidren really is none of your business. Let is suffice that I have done my research, consulted both an MD and an ND, and have made a decision I am at peace with concerning the health of my children.

 

[DanT]

maybe YOU shouldn't have shared your situation to begin with Sorry your child had an adverse reaction.... using Europe as an example of medical care is suspect at best.
Nuff said

 

[heather_sue_98]

Also, keep in mind that many children who ARE vaccinated still get the chicken pox. You can't make a kid with the chicken pox be a reflection on the parent, because the truth is, they could have vaccinated or not vaccinated them, and the still can get it. It happens more often than you would think. I teach 4th grade and have at least one kid each year who has been vaccinated, who is home sick with chicken pox.

My view? Not a big deal. Especially considering that from what I've researched, one of the main reason that the varicella vaccine was put on the childhood schedule was so that parents wouldn't be missing work to be home taking care of their contagious child.

 

[tink2dw]

I don't know about the vaccines side effects. I know Dh a ped's nurse, and the Ped Docters were very excited To be able to stop chicken pox. It was a kin to when the polo vaccine was given to whole towns, I mean everyone had to be accounted for. It was important to rid the USA of polo!!

But I do Know that Dh and my Generation born in the !950's they let us kids get chicken pox as away to not getting some other more dangerous kind of pox. But the side of effect of having had chicken pox, is shingles another form of pox that Adults carry and it can flare in stressful times. Dh has had shingles for a year and a half now. It is very painful and it takes months to heal from. Then when he thinks it's gone it flares again. It is way worse than a shot. And more and more of our generation is getting Shingles.

So, just letting kids get chicken pox isn't free of complications either!!

 

[DahliaRW]

I don't know about the vaccines side effects. I know Dh a ped's nurse, and the Ped Docters were very excited To be able to stop chicken pox. It was a kin to when the polo vaccine was given to whole towns, I mean everyone had to be accounted for. It was important to rid the USA of polo!!

But I do Know that Dh and my Generation born in the !950's they let us kids get chicken pox as away to not getting some other more dangerous kind of pox. But the side of effect of having had chicken pox, is shingles another form of pox that Adults carry and it can flare in stressful times. Dh has had shingles for a year and a half now. It is very painful and it takes months to heal from. Then when he thinks it's gone it flares again. It is way worse than a shot. And more and more of our generation is getting Shingles.

So, just letting kids get chicken pox isn't free of complications either!!

Actually, shingles is worse because of the vaccine. They actually have a shingles vaccine now, which your dh might want to look into. They're actually seeing shingles in younger and younger people because exposure to CP keeps shingles at bay, and now there is less wild pox. And, you can get shingles if you had the vax. Anyone who has antibodies from exposure to CP can get shingles. So the vax doesn't fix that.

 

[szubieta]

Have a great time at DL and don't worry, Disney is a very intelligent company and probably will realize they are no longer contagious.

PS - You make the educated decisions for you children how you see fit and don't let others both you about their opinions.