Flying & Chicken Pox
Discussion
You will need to stock up on liqued piriton if she does have it. It works wonders for stopping the itching. Much better than the old calamine lotion.
How old is she? Kids usually feel dreadful before the spots actually appear and then again feel awful once the spots start to blister which only lasts about 24 hrs.
To be honest doing something very different might distract her from the pox
what makes you think she has it?
How old is she? Kids usually feel dreadful before the spots actually appear and then again feel awful once the spots start to blister which only lasts about 24 hrs.
To be honest doing something very different might distract her from the pox
what makes you think she has it?
sleep envy said:
she'll be feeling absolutely rubbish - why make her travel?
Our other daughter was only poorly two days before the spots came out, after that she was fine. Even then a bit of calpol sorted her out. The problem is we are going on a misery loves company holiday with another family. In other words if we dont go it will be just them and their two kids in a ski resort. She may not have c/pox its just that a child at her creche has had it and you know how it gets around.Edited by Road2Ruin on Tuesday 24th February 13:53
Lemmonie said:
She is only contagious BEFORE the spots appear.
When she has the spots its ok but i wouldnt rub her on anyone!
Er, no.When she has the spots its ok but i wouldnt rub her on anyone!
Chicken pox is contagious until the spots/blisters have all crusted over.
I bet there'll be a f
king mutiny on the plane if your kiddy looks like they're liable to infect anyone. I had chicken pox as an adult and it was bloody awful. Mind you, kids usually get over it easily enough, adults can die from it. Ruined my holiday too. You could always try and get a fitness to fly certificate (or whatever they're called) from the doctor for avoidance of doubt.Road2Ruin said:
sleep envy said:
she'll be feeling absolutely rubbish - why make her travel?
Our other daughter was only poorly two days before the spots came out, after that she was fine. Even then a bit of calpol sorted her out. The problem is we are going on a misery loves company holiday with another family. In other words if we dont go it will be just them and their two kids in a ski resort. She may not have c/pox its just that a child at her creche has had it and you know how it gets around.Edited by Road2Ruin on Tuesday 24th February 13:53
Lemmonie said:
Road2Ruin said:
sleep envy said:
she'll be feeling absolutely rubbish - why make her travel?
Our other daughter was only poorly two days before the spots came out, after that she was fine. Even then a bit of calpol sorted her out. The problem is we are going on a misery loves company holiday with another family. In other words if we dont go it will be just them and their two kids in a ski resort. She may not have c/pox its just that a child at her creche has had it and you know how it gets around.Edited by Road2Ruin on Tuesday 24th February 13:53
bigandclever said:
Lemmonie said:
She is only contagious BEFORE the spots appear.
When she has the spots its ok but i wouldnt rub her on anyone!
Er, no.When she has the spots its ok but i wouldnt rub her on anyone!
Chicken pox is contagious until the spots/blisters have all crusted over.
Most unlikely as kid will be clothed etc and not touching you.
But I would check with airline to be sure
bigandclever said:
Lemmonie said:
She is only contagious BEFORE the spots appear.
When she has the spots its ok but i wouldnt rub her on anyone!
Er, no.When she has the spots its ok but i wouldnt rub her on anyone!
Chicken pox is contagious until the spots/blisters have all crusted over.
I bet there'll be a f
king mutiny on the plane if your kiddy looks like they're liable to infect anyone. I had chicken pox as an adult and it was bloody awful. Mind you, kids usually get over it easily enough, adults can die from it. Ruined my holiday too. You could always try and get a fitness to fly certificate (or whatever they're called) from the doctor for avoidance of doubt.I'll also add that you need to trim her nails and put gloves/mitts/socks on her hands in such a way she can't get them off. She'll hate the hell out of you for the next few days/week but thank you for the rest of her life that she hasn't got scars all over her face from scratching. There was a girl at school who's face looked like Dresden C.1945 because her parents didn't do this.
I watched one of those airport programs recently and the parents were honest and mentioned their 1.5 year old had chicken pox (and the spots had appeared) but they wouldn't let the kid on the plane until they were signed off by a Dr so they were stuck in Spain for another 4 days and couldn't fly. The pilot refused to take them. I would definitely check with the airline and if ok, get it in writing if possible.
Edited by cslgirl on Tuesday 24th February 14:01
cslgirl said:
I watched one of those airport programs recently and the parents were honest and mentioned their 1.5 year old had chicken pox (and the spots had appeared) but they wouldn't let the kid on the plane until they were signed off by a Dr so they were stuck in Spain for another 4 days and couldn't fly. The pilot refused to take them.
Thats what I am afraid of. If she is going to get it it is likely to be the end of this week and we fly on Saturday. If it comes up while we are away then thats the insurance companys problem as we will have to stay at a hotel and extend the holiday.Check the airline policy.
When my 2 year old had it i assumed my 1 year old would get it at the same time as they both were in contact with the infected child.
So i told nursery the 2 year old wouldnt be in and that i better keep the 1 year old out too as he MAY be infectious. She told me to bring him in as i didnt know he would get it. Turns out he didnt either! He got it two weeks later from his sister!
When my 2 year old had it i assumed my 1 year old would get it at the same time as they both were in contact with the infected child.
So i told nursery the 2 year old wouldnt be in and that i better keep the 1 year old out too as he MAY be infectious. She told me to bring him in as i didnt know he would get it. Turns out he didnt either! He got it two weeks later from his sister!
Road2Ruin said:
Thats what I am afraid of. If she is going to get it it is likely to be the end of this week and we fly on Saturday. If it comes up while we are away then thats the insurance companys problem as we will have to stay at a hotel and extend the holiday.
Err, i wouldn't be so sure, look very carefully at your policy, especially the bit about pre-existing conditions which you should/would have had notice of. I am fairly sure this thread wont help you there either. (Sorry not meant to sound all pious, but you just know that where there is a claim they will always try to find a reason not to pay out.)
cslgirl said:
I watched one of those airport programs recently and the parents were honest and mentioned their 1.5 year old had chicken pox (and the spots had appeared) but they wouldn't let the kid on the plane until they were signed off by a Dr so they were stuck in Spain for another 4 days and couldn't fly. The pilot refused to take them. I would definitely check with the airline and if ok, get it in writing if possible.
Yep, happened to see this too. IIRC the airline required a Doctor's cert specifically stating that he/she was no longer contagious. OP, you may want to get this first before trying to get her on board, and also to make sure that she's actually not contagious.Edited by cslgirl on Tuesday 24th February 14:01
Edited by Skyrat on Tuesday 24th February 14:18
Please spare a thought for your fellow passengers!
Did you realise chickenpox during pregnancy can cause complications both for the pregnant woman and the unborn baby?
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1109.aspx?CategoryID=5...
It says on that site that complications are rare but I have a friend whose young child is blind in one eye and has facial scarring - all caused by the mother contracting chickenpox during early pregnancy.
Chickenpox, as others have posted, is infectious from about two days before the rash develops, until all of the blisters have crusted, or scabbed, over. The blisters usually crust over within about five days. It can be passed on by direct contact or through the air.
I really hope your little one hasn't contracted chickenpox but if you think she has then IMO you should not fly - or should at the very least inform the airline, who may insist on a doctors assessment.
Is your holiday really more important than someone elses health??
Did you realise chickenpox during pregnancy can cause complications both for the pregnant woman and the unborn baby?
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1109.aspx?CategoryID=5...
It says on that site that complications are rare but I have a friend whose young child is blind in one eye and has facial scarring - all caused by the mother contracting chickenpox during early pregnancy.
Chickenpox, as others have posted, is infectious from about two days before the rash develops, until all of the blisters have crusted, or scabbed, over. The blisters usually crust over within about five days. It can be passed on by direct contact or through the air.
I really hope your little one hasn't contracted chickenpox but if you think she has then IMO you should not fly - or should at the very least inform the airline, who may insist on a doctors assessment.
Is your holiday really more important than someone elses health??
Its' not the chicken pox you have to worry about as an adult (unless you've not had it, obviously) it's getting shingles which is the most painful thing I have ever experienced...apart from when I was holding my coat in my teeth while unlocking the car door and it fell out of mouth so I very swiftly moved my arm to stop it hitting the floor and promptly punched myself square in testaclons.
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