Chickenpox
My toddler has chicken pox! My mum said I had them already (I must have been too little to remember) do I need to contact gp/midwife immediately or can it wait til my next midwife appointment on Tuesday to mention it? (I’m 28 weeks now)
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I was told by my midwife that I'd need to contact them if my son got chickenpox whilst I was pregnant. I have had it before, but it depends on how much immunity you've built up apparently, they can test and give you a top-up if needs be. Best to give them a call, just to check.
Half my reception class has had it since Christmas. My midwife didn't seem concerned that it had been 30 years since I had it last and said I'd still be immune. I was quite anxious at first as we had multiple children being sent in to school unwell when public health advice is to keep them off to prevent spread.
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It’s going round my little boy’s nursery at the moment and the school we live in. I asked my friend who is a GP and she said it’s nothing to worry about at all if I’ve already had it. So I wouldn’t worry! Hopefully your toddler feels better soon!