RE: Chicken Pox and Famvir

[Guest guest]

Staci,

I don't really know... it seems logical that it would help, but I think you

might want to call Dr. G's office quickly today and get a heads up on what

to do if he comes down with it. Since our kids don't seem to handle herpes

viruses very well you need to be able to act quickly if you need to, and

with the weekend starting this is your last chance (before the weekend) to

find out what to do.

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice. I did call and he said that the Famvir should help

him not to get it, or at least not to get it so bad if he is infected, and

to let them know what happens. He has two suspicious " bites " tonight, so I

guess we will find out in the morning.

Thanks again

Staci

-- Re: Chicken Pox and Famvir

Staci,

I don't really know... it seems logical that it would help, but I think you

might want to call Dr. G's office quickly today and get a heads up on what

to do if he comes down with it. Since our kids don't seem to handle herpes

viruses very well you need to be able to act quickly if you need to, and

with the weekend starting this is your last chance (before the weekend) to

find out what to do.

Caroline

[Guest guest]

My son was exposed to Chicken Pox twice while on Famvir and didn't get it either

time. Last year, when he was off Famvir, he got them! Whether it helped or not

is hard to say for sure, but I think it did.

Rhoda

Re: Chicken Pox and Famvir

Staci,

I don't really know... it seems logical that it would help, but I think you

might want to call Dr. G's office quickly today and get a heads up on what

to do if he comes down with it. Since our kids don't seem to handle herpes

viruses very well you need to be able to act quickly if you need to, and

with the weekend starting this is your last chance (before the weekend) to

find out what to do.

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Rhoda and Staci,

I'm wondering if your sons were vaccinated against chicken pox? Because I

have heard that they can still get chicken pox even if vaccinated.

I have also heard that it's not such a bad thing to get chicken pox, and

that it can prevent worse virus outbreaks (like shingles) in adulthood. Does

anyone have info on this?

Kristy

Re: Chicken Pox and Famvir

My son was exposed to Chicken Pox twice while on Famvir and didn't get it

either time. Last year, when he was off Famvir, he got them! Whether it

helped or not is hard to say for sure, but I think it did.

Rhoda

Re: Chicken Pox and Famvir

Staci,

I don't really know... it seems logical that it would help, but I think

you

might want to call Dr. G's office quickly today and get a heads up on what

to do if he comes down with it. Since our kids don't seem to handle herpes

viruses very well you need to be able to act quickly if you need to, and

with the weekend starting this is your last chance (before the weekend) to

find out what to do.

Caroline

[Guest guest]

My son was not vaccinated against chicken pox. I'm glad all three of my kids

have had them, because it is supposed to be much tougher on them if they

contract it when they're older. My son did not seem to be any better off or

any worse when he had them -- just a typical case like his siblings.

Rhoda

Re: Chicken Pox and Famvir

Staci,

I don't really know... it seems logical that it would help, but I think

you

might want to call Dr. G's office quickly today and get a heads up on what

to do if he comes down with it. Since our kids don't seem to handle herpes

viruses very well you need to be able to act quickly if you need to, and

with the weekend starting this is your last chance (before the weekend) to

find out what to do.

Caroline

[Guest guest]

My son was vaccinated against chicken pox and so were all the other 2nd

graders that are coming down with it. They think maybe there was an

ineffective batch. He had no more spots this morning, so maybe the Famvir

will take care of it.

Staci

-- Re: Chicken Pox and Famvir

My son was exposed to Chicken Pox twice while on Famvir and didn't get it

either time. Last year, when he was off Famvir, he got them! Whether it

helped or not is hard to say for sure, but I think it did.

Rhoda

Re: Chicken Pox and Famvir

Staci,

I don't really know... it seems logical that it would help, but I think

you

might want to call Dr. G's office quickly today and get a heads up on what

to do if he comes down with it. Since our kids don't seem to handle herpes

viruses very well you need to be able to act quickly if you need to, and

with the weekend starting this is your last chance (before the weekend) to

find out what to do.

Caroline