OHbaby! Forums : Exposing your kids to chicken pox https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:26:35 +0000 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:47:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39632 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I got the &#034;Chicken Pops&#034;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1351535&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1351535 Author: ....
Subject: 39632
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 10:47pm

I got the "Chicken Pops" vaccine when I was about 7/8 and caught the Pox when I was 17, three weeks off school. I caught it off my brother who was 20 at the time and he had it bad, had to cancel his trip to Fiji and went through boxes and boxes of Panadol.
But maybe he's just a wuss. ]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:47:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1351535&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1351535 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : ALL vaccines wane, not even the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1351463&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1351463 Author: mumtooboys
Subject: 39632
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 9:05pm

ALL vaccines wane, not even the manufacturers claim that you get lifelong immunity from a vaccine. The length of time it takes to wane will vary, but it will eventually do so. There are studies that show that immunity from the CP vaccine can wane in as little as 5 years for some people. The efficacy of preventing varicella infection in the first place is 70-90%.

New models show that as people who are naturally immune to measles start to die, leaving only a vaccinated population, that by 2050 there will be more people at risk of measles than before the vaccine was ever invented.

To answer the OP question...My two have had them, but I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to avoid anyone I knew who had kids with CP, because I would rather they had them as children when there are less risks. DS1 finally got them at his 5th known exposure, through daycare, and DS2 at first exposure courtesy of DS1.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:05:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1351463&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1351463 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : They don&#039;t know if the vax...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1351210&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1351210 Author: Nikki
Subject: 39632
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 3:02pm

They don't know if the vax wears off ... there is just no data longer than 20yrs yet as thats as long as its been around. So quite possibly it will not wear off at all. Theres nothing to suggest it will ... they just can't obviously say it won't when it hasn't been around that long, if that makes sense.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:02:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1351210&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1351210 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : Simple answer from me- no way...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350927&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350927 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 39632
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 10:04pm

Simple answer from me- no way no how would I intentionally expose my son to anything to make him sick.

Each to their own, I respect all parents and their choices and their right to make them- it's just not for me. ]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:04:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350927&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350927 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I would rather DD got them when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350919&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350919 Author: Nothing
Subject: 39632
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 9:51pm

I would rather DD got them when she was younger, but I wouldnt purposely drive to a friends house and make her play with a sick child, however if they are around then I wont keep her from activites with kids that might have been exposed. If you get them as an adult then your chances of dying go right up, they can go in your throat and stomach ]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:51:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350919&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350919 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : Cant chicken pox from 12-13yrs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350918&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350918 Author: rorylex
Subject: 39632
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 9:51pm

Cant chicken pox from 12-13yrs onwards cause infertility? Im sure thats something i have always read.

for that reason I wouldnt stay away from someone who did have cp, though I wouldnt purposefully take my child out where other kids can catch it. seeing someone with there kids at farmers clearly covered in them playing with the toys actually had me quite pissed off.

lucky for me all 4 have had them and was all mild spots. ds2 was the worst he had spots all over but they didnt bother him much or for long just lots of pine tarsol baths and it was gone with in a few days. took him to dr just for comfirmation. they got it through playcentre just about half our session had them. most parents werent worried about the kids getting them just meant a week or 2 away from the place.
]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:51:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350918&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350918 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : Thanks for all the opinions everyone,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350739&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350739 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 39632
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 4:19pm

Thanks for all the opinions everyone, was interesting to hear what others think on the subject!!  I wont be purposely exposing my boys, DS3 has been at kindy so if he was going to get them I think he would have already (if they arent on the way lol!!). 

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:19:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350739&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350739 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I wouldn&#039;t willingly expose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350479&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350479 Author: Mum_mum
Subject: 39632
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 9:10am

I wouldn't willingly expose my kids I don't think but I also won't be vaxxing against it especially my boys (if I get any). Apparently if boys catch CP when they are in their teens or later it can cause infertility, that would be right when the vax is wearing off.

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:10:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350479&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350479 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : Shingles is the adult version. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350415&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350415 Author: Plushie
Subject: 39632
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 1:47am

Shingles is the adult version.

I don't like the idea of willingly inflicting illness on DS and wouldnt do it at his age now, maybe when he was an older toddler. My flatmate got it when he was 20 and it was miserable, he was hospitalised. He was crook for weeks and weeks. Much rather avoid that!]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:47:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350415&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350415 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I would definitely not expose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350400&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350400 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 10:51pm

I would definitely not expose my child/ren on purpose to the CP. Jackson has had them at 5 months old, thankfully only a very mild dose but was still bad enough.

CP can make children at any age very sick, not too sure why anyone would want to expose their children and intentionally make them sick. ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:51:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350400&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350400 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : They should be giving that information...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350373&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350373 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 9:49pm

They should be giving that information when they do the jab.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:49:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350373&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350373 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : fire_engine wrote:With the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350362&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350362 Author: High9
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 9:37pm

Originally posted by fire_engine fire_engine wrote:

With the vaccine, it's only been around for about 15 years so they don't yet know how long it lasts. I think the latest recommendation is to get your immunity tested after about 20 years and get reimmunised if required.


But how many people know that or do that?]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:37:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350362&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350362 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : With the vaccine, it&#039;s only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350333&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350333 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 9:06pm

With the vaccine, it's only been around for about 15 years so they don't yet know how long it lasts. I think the latest recommendation is to get your immunity tested after about 20 years and get reimmunised if required.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:06:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350333&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350333 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I had it at 16 and it was horrible!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350315&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350315 Author: Nikki
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 8:40pm

I had it at 16 and it was horrible!! (2 weeks off school). DS had them just after he turned two but DD was only a couple of weeks old and fully BF so didn't get it. It was pretty horrible, so as much as I'd prefer she gets it young, I'd much rather vaccinate than expose her on purpose and have to deal with her being that sick. Better get around to that soon.

Shes been exposed a few times and hasn't got them - so I wonder if she has some immunity from when DS had them and I was BFing her.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:40:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350315&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350315 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I got DD vaccinated about this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350301&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350301 Author: Shelt
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 8:22pm

I got DD vaccinated about this time last year because she gets sick all the time with chest infections, colds, ear infections, tonsilitus etc anyway and I just wanted one less thing she could catch! I only got an incredibly mild dose as a child (about 6 spots mum said) so I was worried about getting the adult version (I have forgotten what its called).

I talked to the doc about the effectiveness of the vax and she said that the more times they are exposed after vaccination the stronger the immunity to CP and the longer it will last. I have a friend whose girls both got it a couple of months ago and Gabrielle had played with both of them right before the spots came out and she was fine. I was so glad that the vax worked ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:22:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350301&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350301 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I tried to expose my eldest to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350253&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350253 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 7:25pm

I tried to expose my eldest to them when he was younger and he never got them. took him till he was 6 to finally get them and it was a horrible week.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:25:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350253&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350253 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : they used to have &#039;pox&#039;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350248&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350248 Author: choco69
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 7:15pm

they used to have 'pox' parties when I was young, my mother didn't take us but my brother and sister still got CP and I never got it

when I started TTC the dr checked my immunity, because I work with children, and apparently i have immunity so obviously through exposure my body just fights it on it's own

that said I don't think I could willingly expose my child, think I would prefer to vaccinate as it can be really horrid to get at any age]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:15:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350248&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350248 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I have a friend whos daughter...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350099&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350099 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 3:04pm

I have a friend whos daughter possibly has it and I will be taking DD to visit shall she have it. Also the kids miss eachother we can't say the girls names in fear it starts a moment like we've had in the past where they say the others name for 20mins at a time.

I would much rather she get them young then older less chance of scratching and now is a great time as I am on break from uni, no exams or anything and not coming up to any significant bdays or anything ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:04:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350099&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350099 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I heard and I could have heard...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350072&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350072 Author: High9
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 2:31pm

I heard and I could have heard wrong but vaccines don't last forever and you protect them while they're young but these diseases can be far more dangerous and worse complications if you get them as an adult. Hardly any adults vaccinate themselves.

I realise that there are serious complications for some with chicken pox but I won't be vaccinating DD against it. ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:31:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350072&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350072 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : Two_Puddle_Ducks wrote:I would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350035&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350035 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 2:03pm

Originally posted by Two_Puddle_Ducks Two_Puddle_Ducks wrote:

I would expose them. I would rather they get it before they start school and while I'm at home to give them lots of love and attention.
I wouldn't go searching for it though. I guess if a friends children had it, it wouldn't stop me from visiting. Just like if a friends children have colds that doesn't stop me from visiting.


Me too.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:03:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350035&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350035 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : Two_Puddle_Ducks wrote:I would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350029&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350029 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:58pm

Originally posted by Two_Puddle_Ducks Two_Puddle_Ducks wrote:

I would expose them. I would rather they get it before they start school and while I'm at home to give them lots of love and attention.
I wouldn't go searching for it though. I guess if a friends children had it, it wouldn't stop me from visiting. Just like if a friends children have colds that doesn't stop me from visiting.


Ditto! I would like for DD to get them while shes young (<10) (she has eczema anyway so is constantly scratching, so wouldnt make much difference!) Not sure if I would go searching for it, maybe if she was starting to get older and still hadnt had it yet then I would...
The one thing that would make me want to intentionally expose her (I say want because I havnt and hope not to, but would prefer it) is because chickenpox is much more likely to cause severe disease in adults than in children. Adults are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized when they have chickenpox than are children. And the vaccine lasts for around 20 years (if Ive remembered my facts right)
So the vaccine could be starting to wear off when shes turning into an adult (which is not preferable IMO)]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:58:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350029&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350029 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I recently paid $65 for each of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350013&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350013 Author: pekay
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:42pm

I recently paid $65 for each of my children for the vaccine. I really don't know why you wouldn't! I have heard some pretty bad stories. Also,I happen to know a lot of adults that either haven't had it or didn't get it till adulthood, so I wouldn't totally rely on them getting it naturally. If there was no vaccine, I would seriously consider exposing on purpose. Yes, I would feel awful about it, but they would get it at some point so why not at least choose a convenient time, iykwim?
]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:42:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350013&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350013 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : No I wouldn&#039;t expose DD on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350003&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350003 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:36pm

No I wouldn't expose DD on purpose to any illness or disease I'd prefer to get her vaccinated against CP.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:36:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350003&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350003 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : My eldest daughter was exposed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350002&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350002 Author: fallen
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:35pm

My eldest daughter was exposed many times while she was a preschooler as cp went round playcentre a few times. As cp is contagious before the spots come out and she had had contact with the kids who came down with it before they got spots I didn't have a problem with taking her to play at her friends houses when they had them. She didn't get them while at playcentre though. She got them when she was 6 and cp when round her school.

DS got them when he was 8 months old and they went round his daycare. His dose was way worse then DD1's. But he was so much easier to manage then DD was.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:35:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1350002&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1350002 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : We have just had the chicken pox...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349982&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349982 Author: crakars
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:21pm

We have just had the chicken pox - and it was not fun - little amount of sleep for 3 days and very miserable children. But now its done - i am quite pleased they got it quite early as its all done - being young they didtn scratch much and they were not worried about how they looked. The doctor did tell us that children can die from complications of chicken pox so that was rather sobering.

Also i was breast feeding the little one adn she was covered in them]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:21:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349982&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349982 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : No way, but maybe my view is coloured...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349977&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349977 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:18pm

No way, but maybe my view is coloured by my daughter's experience. She had chicken pox just before her 2nd birthday. after 2 days of syringing water into her mouth and her vomitting because her throat and oesaphagus were so swollen with lesions. At day 3 she could not stand and we were sent to ED, where she suffered a lumbar puncture to rule out a cerebral infection, an IV to rehydrate her, 5 days of IV acyclovir (anti viral med) and morphine infusion to control the pain and sedate her aginst the cerebral irritation.
scariest time of my life, she thanfully does not remember a thing. I wish we had vaccinated before hand tho, we procastrinated for a couple of months before she became ill. I know that she is a rare case, and thank fully has no lasting damage, apart from a few scars on her lady bits.
I work as a transplant nurse and I can tell you chicken pox is the one illness we are scared off with dealing with patients on anti rejection medications.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:18:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349977&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349977 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I would and have purposely exposed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349937&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349937 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 12:42pm

I would and have purposely exposed mine to CP (not my youngest, although he was unknowingly exposed at only 4 days old ) My oldest was due to start school in less than a year and I figured having him get it before then, rather than missing out on school time was better. He had a very mild dose, but it seems to have been enough as he hasnt had it again since. Jae got it without being exposed on purpose, but if she hadnt gotten it already, then I would in the next year or 2 if I knew someone had them. Not sure about D as, being my last, and the only one in this house who hasnt had them yet, has noone to catch them off here at home. I wouldnt go asking for people to tell me their kids had CP, but I wouldnt NOT visit had they told me either.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:42:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349937&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349937 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I would expose them. I would rather...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349920&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349920 Author: Two_Puddle_Ducks
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 12:30pm

I would expose them. I would rather they get it before they start school and while I'm at home to give them lots of love and attention.
I wouldn't go searching for it though. I guess if a friends children had it, it wouldn't stop me from visiting. Just like if a friends children have colds that doesn't stop me from visiting. ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349920&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349920 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I couldn&#039;t expose them on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349881&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349881 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 11:46am

I couldn't expose them on purpose, I would feel awful. Most kids will catch it at some point, we all had had it by the time we were 10, I got it when I was 3 or 4.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:46:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349881&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349881 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : No way. I&#039;ve looked after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349870&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349870 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 11:37am

No way. I've looked after people who have had bad complications from CP and there is no way I would intentionally expose my children to something that could make them very sick.

The vaccine isn't cheaper for children - it's not subsidised at all, as far as I am aware.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:37:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349870&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349870 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : No. Although some kids don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349838&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349838 Author: kebakat
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 10:55am

No. Although some kids don't get it bad others do and I won't intentionally get my kids sick with anything.

I'm someone who didn't get them as a kid. I'd rather immunise myself and my boys than get them.

Kel - the vaccine has actually come down a lot in price. For me it use to be $150 odd and last time I checked it was now $70. Kids I imagine would be cheaper?]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:55:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349838&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349838 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : It is definitely better to get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349830&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349830 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 10:42am

It is definitely better to get them as a child as getting them as an adult is a horrid experience & getting them when you are elderly can cause death????? We couldn't go near my in-laws when Alia had them as they hadn't had them before.

I wish vaxing was free here like in Oz, I will consider getting Cooper done if he hasn't had them by 5yo.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:42:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349830&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349830 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : DD was exposed on several occasions...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349829&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349829 Author: High9
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 10:42am

DD was exposed on several occasions to a family member who had them. I was in hospital at the time and I know her family tried to keep them far apart but when I came back I was relaxed about it. We're BFing, I've had chicken pox and even though she was exposed, she never got them. I've heard that I would have anti bodies to it which would pass through my BM to her... I don't know if that's true or not though.

Anyway... My granddad always tells me this story his father used to tell him. My great grandfather came from a family of about 13+ kids with 4 sets of twins in 5 years... If one got sick they would stick them all together to catch it. Get it over and done with quickly than dragging it on. But apparently they only had that many kids because often if one got really sick then they had a high chance of dying... Plus lack of contraception. Anyway!

If I had more than one child I would probably expose them to it if the other one had it too if that makes sense. ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:42:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349829&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349829 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : DS1 caught chickenpox before I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349821&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349821 Author: JessDub
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 10:31am

DS1 caught chickenpox before I had the chance to immunise him (was on my list of things to do) and he had a mild dose so a good experience. DS2 I will immunise before he starts daycare at age 2, unless he catches it earlier of course.

Despite the cost, I would immunise before I deliberately exposed a child. DS1 was lucky to get it mildly but some of his friends have been horribly spotty, itchy and miserable.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:31:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349821&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349821 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : After my experience with DS1 &...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349812&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349812 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 10:23am

After my experience with DS1 & chicken pox I would of said no. He got a very bad dose & was really sick, completely covered for head to toe & had several trips to the dr to bring his temp down, he was delirious, vomiting it was horrid. DS2 was 3 weeks old, fully BF & got 6 spots on his feet the Dr said he was the youngest child he had seen with them.

DS2 has not had them again. We were going to get DS3 immunised against them due to the server dose DS1 had but a week after making the decision to do it he got them & a mild dose with only a few spots, he was at kindy when he was infectious & no other child caught them off him.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:23:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349812&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349812 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I would but that&#039;s just me....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349800&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349800 Author: RicKer
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 10:04am

I would but that's just me. Same thoughts as you with getting it over and done with while they are young. Ive heard of pox parties to expose kids but haven't been to one.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:04:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349800&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349800 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I am the same as Hopes, I always...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349796&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349796 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 9:51am

I am the same as Hopes, I always thought it would be good to get them over with.. Until a friend offered for me to come up when her kids had them to expose DS who was about 11-12 months. I couldn't do it.. He was already teething and I just couldn't knowingly make him ill.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:51:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349796&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349796 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : yep thats my thoughts too Hopes,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349794&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349794 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 9:48am

yep thats my thoughts too Hopes, it seems like a good idea to try and get them out of the way but I just don't think I could do it!  We have had that grotty vomiting bug and coughs and colds too over the past few weeks and a houseful of sickies is not fun!!

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:48:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349794&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349794 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : I always thought I would - good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349792&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349792 Author: Hopes
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 9:45am

I always thought I would - good to get it over with while they're young, I had them when I was a bit older wand was utterly miserable and off school for a month.

Now that I've got a baby, though, I can't stand the thought of taking him somewhere knowing he might get sick because of it, even though I can see it might in theory be a good idea. So I wouldn't anymore. ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:45:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349792&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349792 <![CDATA[Exposing your kids to chicken pox : We have had all sorts of bugs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349779&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349779 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 39632
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 9:34am

We have had all sorts of bugs going all around our kindy including chicken pox but so far nothing.  My 10 year old had a mild dose when he was 4 but my 3 and 5 year old haven't had them yet.  So heres the question - would you INTENTIONALLY expose your kids to chicken pox?  I was talking about this with a friend the other day how it would be nice to get them out of the way while they are young but I dont think I could intentionally expose them, my eldest had a mild dose and it wasnt a bit deal however his friend who he caught them from most likely was covered top to toe and was miserable

Would love to hear what others think!!

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:34:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39632&PID=1349779&title=exposing-your-kids-to-chicken-pox#1349779