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We are expecting our grandchild this weekend who is currently suffering from molluscum contagiosum - we've established from Dr Google that it's part of the smallpox family. Not knowing if I had smallpox as a child, shall we put them off? Currently on 9mg prednisolne.
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karenjaninaz patsy59716
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PATSY,
Its related to chicken pox not smallpox. I would check with your doctor not Google. Mentioned in what I have read is a susceptibility by persons with immunodeficiency.
Why take a chance?
margaret22251 patsy59716
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Hi Patsy, when my grandson had chickenpox my son kept him away until he had the all clear.
i would ask your doctor to be sure, someone will be along to advise you, who is better informed than me.
take care
jones10939 patsy59716
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As stated it's related to** chicken** pox - not smallpox.
It is extremely contagious and the virus can be live on surfaces touched by a person with the infection; other people can be then become infected after touching or handling the surfaces such as towels etc.
Advice from doctor is a must.
patsy59716
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Apologies = I did mean chickenpox! Thank you all for responses, heeded your warnings and visit cancelled, hopefully he will be better by Christmas!