Pamela H in Texas Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 My little guy has a few bumps on his face (and one on his neck and one on his bottom). The one he has had the longest now is very well formed, ripe for scratching open? LOL He's not scratching them. I tried to look at a pic of a chicken pock close up and compare, but I just don't know. So school starts back tomorrow (btw, he also missed 4 days right before the break). Do I wait a day to see what happens? Do I take him into the school nurse and let her decide if it is chicken pox? Yes, he's vaccinated. However, almost every single child I've known in real life (mostly working daycare) who has gotten the vaccine has also gotten chicken pox. So I don't put much stock in the fact he's vaccinated. But one link said that vaccinated kids supposedly get very light cases (less than 30 lesions). And obviously he wouldn't even been to the peak yet anyway. Sooooooooo....I don't know what to do. I hate to keep him home unnecessarily and yet I don't want to infect the entire preK at the school either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Is he feeling fine? If so, I'd let the school nurse look at it and decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 My dd (also vaccinated) got a light case in 1st grade. About 15-20 spots. School nurse said chicken pox, primary said, maybe, she just didn't know. I would take him straight to the school nurse and ask her opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 It may not be the chicken pox, but it's *something* and I wouldn't expose everyone to it. It's preschool; keep him home. It's not like he's going to fail his exams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Did he feel poorly a few days ago (tired, low grade fever, just out of sorts, etc?)? Put him in a warm bath. Sometimes a warm bath will bring out other spots (if chicken pox). If no additional ones pop up before the morning, it probably isn't chicken pox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 It may not be the chicken pox, but it's *something* and I wouldn't expose everyone to it. It's preschool; keep him home. It's not like he's going to fail his exams! This is what I was gonna say. I'd hate to be the one to, even accidentally, expose so many young children to chicken pox unnecessarily. Sorry Pamela. Hope it's nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 It may not be the chicken pox, but it's *something* and I wouldn't expose everyone to it. It's preschool; keep him home. It's not like he's going to fail his exams! :iagree: He'd be exposing the other kids, plus whatever adults are there, including ones that may be pregnant or have immuno-compromised folks at home. If it was high school, it might be a different call, but for preK, keep him home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'd call the school and ask the nurse to meet you at the car to see him - do not take him in the school. In fact - just call the pediatrician and have her/him take a look (they may meet you at the car, too, or use a side door.) It is not worth the risk of exposing folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 It may not be the chicken pox, but it's *something* and I wouldn't expose everyone to it. It's preschool; keep him home. It's not like he's going to fail his exams! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I feel for you. I know both of my children got chicken pox after being vaccinated, so I don't have any idea why people bother with the vaccine, other than the nurse gives you a hard time if you don't do it.:tongue_smilie: I'd keep him home myself. If it's nothing its only one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Just an FYI regarding the school 'nurse'...make sure she is actually a nurse. When my kids were in PS theyhad one RN for every so many schools that traveled and did screenings and whatnot but the person in the health room was actually a school health technician of some sort who called herself a nurse. That's a thread topic/rant of its own but in this situation a health room tech isn't going to do you much good so if you go that route just make sure the nurse is actually a nurse first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Just an FYI regarding the school 'nurse'...make sure she is actually a nurse. When my kids were in PS theyhad one RN for every so many schools that traveled and did screenings and whatnot but the person in the health room was actually a school health technician of some sort who called herself a nurse. That's a thread topic/rant of its own but in this situation a health room tech isn't going to do you much good so if you go that route just make sure the nurse is actually a nurse first. :iagree:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathymuggle Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Keep him home. plunk him in a warm bath - if it is chicken pox it might help him break out quicker, then you might know faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 It may not be the chicken pox, but it's *something* and I wouldn't expose everyone to it. It's preschool; keep him home. It's not like he's going to fail his exams! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 We'll see how he looks in the morning. I might wait another day just to make sure. I agree that rashes, esp when you're talking about so few spots, are hard to pinpoint. I've heard of docs disagreeing. To make it worse, I have a gyn appt in the morning (chatting about hormonal issues). He probably just has a few spots from nothing. But I would hate to infect anyone. I like the idea of having the nurse (she is a nurse) come out to the car. If I decide to take him tomorrow, I'll do that. I may do it Wednesday instead so I can evaluate the situation further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Just an FYI regarding the school 'nurse'...make sure she is actually a nurse. When my kids were in PS theyhad one RN for every so many schools that traveled and did screenings and whatnot but the person in the health room was actually a school health technician of some sort who called herself a nurse. That's a thread topic/rant of its own but in this situation a health room tech isn't going to do you much good so if you go that route just make sure the nurse is actually a nurse first. Although a school health technician is not a nurse, I'm sure she/he is trained for just these types of situations. I'm sure they could make the call as to whether the child should be in school or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alessandra Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 In situations (spots, cough, etc) like that, I usually call the nurse. She usually knows if something is going around and whether kids should be in school or skip it. With littles, I tend to err on the side of keeping them home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Okay, no more spots. The majority of spots are still fading. Still no itching. A friend emailed about hand, foot, and mouth disease. Not that either. So really, it's just the one spot. He threw a party when I told him to get ready for school :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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