My mates baby was exposed to chicken poks about 2weeks ago and they have only just shown up. And now im worrying because we only saw her about 2-3 days ago. Could my 16month old now have chicken poks?
Someone please put my mind to rest.
Thanks
2007-04-25 07:37:01 · 5 answers · asked by babygrow2006 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If the kid with chicken pocks already had pocks showing, then you kid is probably ok. Once the pocks show up the kid is normally no longer contagious, but you never know.
2007-04-25 07:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by E. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken pox (varicella) is a common childhood illness which first shows itself as small blistering spots which rapidly increase in number and are often accompanied by a fever and general malaise.
The incubation period (the time from exposure to the disease to developing the first symptoms) is 14 to 16 days. Once the rash has scabbed over, the child is no longer infective.
The spots can occur anywhere and are often most irritating when they affect the genital area, the scalp and the eyes.
See netdoctor.co.uk for more info and don't worry! Just get to the docs in the morning if it will help to rest your mind at ease :)
2007-04-25 07:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by earthaintdying 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken Pox
2007-04-25 07:48:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly, but don't worry as it's better to have them when they''re small
2007-04-25 09:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by Tilly Ward 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i ask my friend she is say
your baby can get it
2007-04-25 08:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋