Yep, my little one has the Chicken Pox.
Sadly, because it is so mild the doc said that it is not even close as contagious at the real deal.
So to my mommy friends that were hoping to get their kiddos sick, there is a good chance that they won't get it even if they come in contact with my son.
Sorry. :(
I will still keep him away from public places for a few days though, just in case.
As always I did some reading on my own.
This is the site that I found that seemed to have the closest info that his Dr. gave to me.
I just pulled a few things of info that I read that was interested me
Can you get chickenpox if you've been vaccinated?
Yes. About 15%–20% of people who have received one dose of chickenpox vaccine do still get chickenpox if they are exposed, but their disease is usually mild. Vaccinated persons who get chickenpox generally have fewer than 50 spots or bumps, which may resemble bug bites more than typical, fluid-filled chickenpox blisters.
Josiah is part of this small percentage.
Compared to the real deal, I like this better.
If he was not vaccinated this is what would be different.
What is the chickenpox illness like?
In unvaccinated children, chickenpox most commonly causes an illness that lasts about 5-10 days. Children usually miss 5 or 6 days of school or childcare due to their chickenpox and have symptoms such as high fever, severe itching, an uncomfortable rash, and dehydration or headache.
Also the red bumps are more like big swelling blisters. It is highly contagious.
-This is what I had as a kid, the chicken pox vaccine didn't come to the states till 95, by that time I have already had the virus! That goes the same for my husband.
I have my own reasons for vaccinating, and I don't judge those who don't.
I have too many "crunchy", "hippy" mommy friends who decide not to vaccinate, and they are still awesome moms. :)
That's what's been going on here. Love you all and I hope that you have a great week!
-Jess
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