A WOMAN has been left fuming after her son was forced to miss his first ever week of secondary school due to their “bloody selfish” neighbours on a caravan holiday.
The woman said that she and her family had gone away last week for five nights, and her 11-year-old son ended up playing with some children from other families.
However, taking to Mumsnet, the unnamed mother fumed that one of the boys he was playing with had chicken pox.
The mother of the sick boy said that she thought getting away would do the child good, however, the Mumsnet poster was left fuming, as her son had never had chicken pox himself.
Chicken pox is a very contagious infection that causes an itchy, spotty rash, and is most common within children.
You can get chicken pox just by being in the same room as someone who has it, and it is also spread by touching things that have fluid from the blisters on them.
It usually goes away on it’s own, but this takes around one to two weeks.
Once you have had chicken pox, you are usually immune for life, although it is possible to catch it a second time.
Today, the woman’s son was due to start year seven, but he woke up yesterday covered in spots, meaning that he had caught chicken pox off the boy at the caravan site, and would have to miss the first week of school.
“He is now crying and saying he won’t make any friends now and he won’t know his way around and no amount of comforting will calm him down”, she said.
“Very few kids from his primary school are going to this high school and he is so upset he will have missed out on making friends.
“We have been in touch with his form tutor who has been great and has said they will support him and catch him up but I could bloody scream.
“How can some people be so bloody selfish.”
The woman’s post, was flooded with comments from Mumsnet users, and opinions were divided.
Some agreed with the mum that it was selfish for her caravan neighbour to have let their ill child play with the other kids.
One person said: “That’s rubbish. People are selfish. I hope your son is better soon. He’ll be okay at school…”
Chickenpox is a common illness among children, characterized by an itchy rash and flu-like symptoms.
While it usually resolves on its own, there are several ways to manage the symptoms at home effectively.
Dr. Zoe Williams, a General Practitioner, shares essential tips for treating chickenpox.
She emphasizes the importance of keeping the skin cool to reduce itching and avoiding scratching to prevent infection and scarring.
Calamine lotion and antihistamines can help soothe the itch, and paracetamol can be used to manage fever, but ibuprofen should be avoided as it can lead to severe skin reactions.
Hydration is crucial, and giving children plenty of fluids can help. Additionally, oatmeal baths and loose clothing can provide comfort. Dr. Williams warns against exposing children to the sun, as it can exacerbate symptoms and cause complications.
By following these guidelines, parents can help their children manage chickenpox symptoms more comfortably and reduce the risk of complications.
Another person said: “Oh, that is bad. I’m so sorry for your son. Some people have no idea.
“I had to tell someone who is normally very sensible not to bring their baby with chicken pox to a church service recently. I just can’t understand the logic…”
A third person said: “God that’s awful. Why on earth did they let their kid out!”
However, others suggested that the mum should have got her son the chickenpox vaccine, which costs around £200 on the NHS.
One person said: “Well it’s a risk isn’t it – should have got the vaccine.”
Another person said: “Yes it’s selfish of them but you also could have had him vaccinated.”
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