mild chickenpox started 11 days before travel, any point in disclosing it?

MuffinsDa

We are due to travel Long Haul in Virgin Atlantic on 28th. Our son (4) came out in a mild chicken pox rash since last Monday. It is very likely that by the time we are travelling he won't be contagious and all his blisters would be scabbed over. He has no visible ones on his face yet.

The question is: considering that he won't be contagious (and hopefully obvious) by the time we travel, is there any point in ringing Virgin now and disclose it to reduce the possibility of being denied boarding, or shall we just see how it goes and whether he is showing any signs of having had it before travel and if yes, get a doctor cert before going to the airport?

I'm veering more towards not telling them as it is well within their acceptable period of 5 days since first appearance (provided the rash is scabbed over which hopefully will be).

Any opinion/experience greatly welcomed.

PS: He was given chicken pox vaccine 14 days ago as well, but it was probably a few days (~5) after he was exposed to it in school so it didn't take effect in preventing it but made it milder.

ger664

Consult with your GP. If he is fit to travel they will issue a letter to the same. If not then letter for travel insurance so that you can reclaim. Would hate to see you at the door of the flight and some attendant spots it and wont let you on.

kerry4sam

Hi there MuffinsDa,

I've closed your thread here.

Your best option would be as mentioned above ^^^, consult with your GP and receive a letter confirming either way from them re:travelling and don't run the risk of fellow travellers picking up the chickenpox.

Thanks,
kerry4sam