vickymck Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 My gorgeous little niece has contracted a pneumococcal meningitis and is very poorly in hospital. As you can guess we are all pretty upset and very busy back & forward to the hospital, but I was very keen that as soon as we had a diagnosis that I would contact her nursery, so they could inform and reassure the parents. I told them on Monday that she had been in hospital since Saturday and rang them on Wednesday morning as soon as they opened to inform them of the diagnosis. My concern is that they haven't informed the other parents. I have a friend who's son attends and they have said nothing. I know they have followed some proper procedure as the health protection agency has been in contact with the hospital. The setting where I work has never had to deal with this but as soon as a child gets headlice or chickenpox we inform all the parents and I just think if I where a parent at the nursery I would want to know.
louby loo Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 When we had a notifiable disease we were told we had to inform every parent 'personally' ASAP- not just a general notice. We had to ensure every parent had a letter directing them to where they could could find advice etc. We were told to be very careful what information we gave parents about the illness- so just directed them to NHS Direct, or to contact their own Drs with queries. Ours was scarlette fever, which although I could be very wrong(and I would not be offended to be told otherwise), I couldn't really find any major complications etc. Hope your niece makes a speedy recovery.
Panders Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 One of the children had measles in our setting year before last, we had to inform Ofsted, her GP informed the Health Protection Agency, i checked all the children's records again and thankgoodness they had all had their MMRs, but one child who was close to having her pre-school booster and therefore her baby vacinations were becoming less effective, also caught it. I agree I would want to know if there was such a serious illness in the nursery may be they were advised not to mention it to other parents - not sure how many have to have something like meningitis before everyone is put on a course of antibiotics, just in case. Hope your neice is responding to treatment.
diesel10 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) We had a child with meningitis. The lady rang to say don't tell anyone just as the parents were collecting and there was a big note on the door! Ours was a little different though as the child had not actually been in for a couple of weeks as they had been on holiday. So there was no danger to others. Which the note explained. I think they like to keep it quiet to stop panic and the media hearing. sppedy recovery to your niece. Our little boy was poorly for a while but fine now. Edited February 25, 2010 by diesel10
Guest Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Wishing your niece a quick and complete recovery. Nona
Guest jenpercy Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Children used to die from scarlet fever and out of town isolation hospitals were built to care for the nimerous cases. These days it isn't very serious and often comes in the form of Scarletina which is very mild
Guest Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 My daughter had scarletina and it she was very ill (although not as ill as they were in the old days). It is classed as a notifiable disease and as she was at the nursery that I work in we had to inform all the parents at the nursery ... and again three weeks later when she got it again. It was a lovely time for us all ... not!
vickymck Posted February 28, 2010 Author Posted February 28, 2010 Not that good, still on intensive care, she has sustained some brain damage but not as bad as first thought, still on a ventilator and having regular fits. Today they have found some fluid on her brain as well. we are staying positive but it is realy difficult. Thanks for asking x
JacquieL Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 Just wanted to say that I am thinking of you and your family. Love and hugs Jacquiex
Guest Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 Oh Vicky, what a terrible time for you and your family. Sending lots of love, and I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Nona X
eyfs1966 Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 Oh Vicky so sorry to hear that your neice is still very poorly. I wish her a speedy recovery and just hope that you and the rest of the family can stay positive and stong until she does. Best wishes...chin up
HappyMaz Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 I'm not sure how I missed this Vicky - just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and your family, and hope your niece makes a good recovery. What a worrying time for you all. Maz
sienna Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 My thoughts are with you Vicky. I hope your neice makes a good recovery. x
vickymck Posted March 4, 2010 Author Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks guys - she is out of ICU and off her ventilator (yipee) and i can go and see her tomorow. Only her parents have been allowed in so far. I am realy looking forward to seeing her but nervous as well. The doctors have said the brain damage isn't as bad as they first thought, and they are pleased with her progress.
JacquieL Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I'm pleased and relieved to hear that she is making such good progress. I have been wondering how you have been getting on through this difficult time. Lots of love and prayers for you all.
Rea Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Gosh, I didnt see this either, glad she's on the mend Vicky, you and her parents must be so relieved. Hope she continues to improve
Panders Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 So pleased to learn she is making progress Vicky, long may it continue, enjoy your visit.
Beau Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 That is good news Vicky. We have a little girl at preschool who contracted it too when she was younger. She has had problems and will need to have an operation soon but she is a bright girl, full of life. Hopefully you will find that your neice is still able to lead a full and active life as well. xx
HappyMaz Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 So glad to hear that your niece is making good progress and that her doctors are pleased. I hope when you see your niece you'll be a bit more reassured about how she's doing - there's nothing like seeing with your own eyes is there? You must all be so relieved. Maz
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Vicky, that's great news! Hopefully your niece will continue to improve day by day and, as Maz says, you'll feel so much better when you've seen her yourself. Nona
eyfs1966 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Oh Vicky, thanks for the update. Your niece has been on my mind, and I am so pleased that she appears to be on the up and up. Best wishes to her and the whole family.
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