A woman has been left furious after her son was forced to miss his first week of secondary school because of “bloody selfish” neighbours who were holidaying in a caravan.
The woman said she and her family were away for five nights last week and that her 11-year-old son was playing with children from other families.
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However, the anonymous mother told Mumsnet she was furious and that one of the boys he was playing with had chickenpox.
The mother of the sick boy said she thought it would be good for the child to leave, but the Mumsnet poster was furious, as her son had never had chickenpox himself.
Chickenpox is a highly contagious infectious disease that causes an itchy, blotchy rash and most commonly occurs in children.
You can get chickenpox by being in the same room as someone who has the disease. The virus is also spread by touching objects that have fluid from the blisters on them.
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Usually it goes away on its own, but this can take about one to two weeks.
Once you have had chickenpox, you are usually immune for life. However, it is possible to get the disease a second time.
Today the woman’s son was supposed to go to grade seven, but he woke up yesterday with chicken pox spots. That means he caught chicken pox from the boy at the campsite and had to miss the first week of school.
“He is crying now and says he will not make any more friends, that he will not know his way anymore and that no comfort will calm him,” she said.
“Few children from his primary school go to this secondary school and he is very sad that he has not been able to make friends because of this.
“We’ve been in touch with his mentor, who is fantastic and has said they will support him and train him, but I could scream.
“How can some people be so damn selfish.”
The woman’s post was flooded with responses from Mumsnet users, and opinions were divided.
Some agreed with the mother that it was selfish of her neighbor to let their sick child play with the other children.
Someone said, “That’s nonsense. People are selfish. I hope your son gets better soon. He’s going to be fine at school…”
How do you treat chickenpox at home?
Chickenpox is a common childhood illness characterized by an itchy rash and flu-like symptoms.
Most of the time it goes away on its own, but there are several ways to effectively treat the symptoms at home.
GP Zoe Williams shares essential tips for treating chickenpox.
She stresses the importance of keeping the skin cool to reduce itching and avoiding scratching to prevent infection and scarring.
Calamine lotion and antihistamines can help relieve itching and paracetamol can be used to control fever, but ibuprofen should be avoided as it can cause serious skin reactions.
Hydration is key, and giving kids plenty of fluids can help. Additionally, oatmeal baths and loose clothing can provide comfort. Dr. Williams cautions against exposing children to the sun, as it can worsen symptoms and cause complications.
By following these guidelines, parents can help their children better manage chickenpox symptoms and reduce the risk of complications.
Another said: “Oh that’s so bad. I feel so sorry for your son. Some people have no idea.
“I recently had to tell a normally very sensible person not to bring his baby with chicken pox to a church service. I just don’t get the logic of it…”
A third person said: “God, that’s horrible. Why on earth did they release their child!”
However, others suggested that the mother should have had her son vaccinated against chickenpox, which costs around £200 on the NHS.
Someone said, “Well, it’s a risk, right? I should have gotten vaccinated.”
Another said: “Yes, it’s selfish of them, but you could have had him vaccinated.”
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