Slapped Cheek Syndrome

Wierdly enough this was an issue at my little boys school recently, they sent home the kids that "definitely" showed symptoms, and kept an eye out for other kids that may show symptoms.

they then informed parents via the weekly news letter that the kids bring home each week....i thought that it was adequate, especially as my wife found out about it via THE FACEBOOKS from other mothers.

To be fair, if people reacted to everything that could "potentially" affect an unborn child then as soon as a woman found out she was pregnant she would be sealed in some kind of chamber and not allowed out until she had given birth.
 
Gilly said:
Sorry, I didn't make it clear.

Kids were sent home with the virus last week. 'Our lass' = 'my girlfriend' in this instance. So my unborn child may well be affected by the virus my child has picked up from school that school knew about last week and didn't think to mention to anyone.
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How far gone is she? After 12 weeks and the risk is reduced.

My wife came in to contact with someone who had chickenpox when she was pregnant, and that can be fatal to the growing baby.
 
Syph said:
Maybe I'm biased as a teacher, but that's a bit strong isn't it? I'd just approach the head - they're generally very easy to approach at primary level at least.
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Not in the slightest.

It's not about approach, but appropriate response.

Who knows what other failings there have been.

I've never known a school to bury a complaint either....
 
Well according to that NHS site, she is between 50 and 80% likely to have life-long immunity to it anyway, but I realise those aren't the best odds. If in doubt, get her down to the gp for some advice.

On the other hand, these things aren't generally as bad as the list of possibilities makes out. My mother had orf (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orf_(disease)) when she was pregnant with me - it's extremely rare in humans anyway (it's not even on that NHS site) and really a complete unknown in pregnant women. But I was fine - didn't seem to do me any harm ...

*drools on shoulder*
 
Gilly said:
Seems there's a bit of an epidemic at the moment.
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Just a wee note Gilly,

My wee man had Impetigo last week -and a whole host of kids had it in his school. It also looked very similar to the slapped cheek virus, enough for the teachers in the school to say there was "slapped cheek Virus" doing the rounds. Turns out all the children had Impetigo instead & on chatting to guys at work - they had a similar thing happen where the teachers and even doctors failed to spot Impetigo, and instead diagnosed Slapped Cheek.
 
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Biohazard said:
Not in the slightest.

It's not about approach, but appropriate response.

Who knows what other failings there have been.

I've never known a school to bury a complaint either....
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Perhaps, but I would always seek a response from the head first, rather than the LA. That would be port of call number 2 if the head is unwilling / useless.
 
Biohazard said:
No wonder though.

There are very clear guideline on handling outbreaks of infectious viruses for a reason.

I know it doesn't seem like much at the moment, but I'd take time to put pen to paper and complain to the local Education authority when you can Gilly.
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Yeah right! All the LEA will do is cover its own back, stick up for the headteachers etc. Happened recently with swine flu at a school someone works at, depite having an at risk grioup at home. Tried to complain, they turned round and just said "why would we need to tell you?"

These guidelines do exist, they will not stick by them.
 
PhillyDee said:
Yeah right! All the LEA will do is cover its own back, stick up for the headteachers etc. Happened recently with swine flu at a school someone works at, depite having an at risk grioup at home. Tried to complain, they turned round and just said "why would we need to tell you?"

These guidelines do exist, they will not stick by them.
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I agree so far, it isn't always the case everytime with LEA's though - depending on the issue mind.

In that case you should go directly to your MP and possibly approach your local press.
 
Hmm, my daughter has this last year and the moment is was suspected, her nursery put a notice at the door warning of the virus to expectant mothers etc.

She is now at school and there is a notice at the entrance warning of a possible case of slapped cheek.

I can only comment on how it seems to be dealt with around here, but it seems the nurseries and schools seem pretty hot on it.

Also, two of my wife's friends were pregnant at the time of my daughters illness and must have come into contact before she was diagnosed, and they were fine so i'm sure it'll all be ok.

After a quick search it looks like there's a good chance she is immune (the site I am looking at says 60%, similar to figures above).

I do have some sympathy for schools, doctors etc because if you look at the pictures of a child infected with parvovirus, my daughter looked nothing as bad as that, so it may not be as obvious what it is.
 
Boy is fine, he's diagnosed with it but with paracetamol and fluids it'll just pass. Our lass had bloods taken, but showing no symptoms.

Still annoyed but anger has dissipated somewhat now I'm not so worried. Think school should still react better to these things.
 
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