Oh Rach, I hope he doesn't get it, for your sake and his.

If I was you, I would call PlayGroup and let them know, JIC: that way, if any other Mums have cranky littlies, they may be able to pick up on it quicker?

Charlie got HORRIFIC chicken pox at 14 months.....he was VERY unhappy 2 days before spots arrived. (When the spots appeared, he was actually quite cheerful.....but prior had a temp and was v.unhappy..)

I am not sure about the immunisation. Olivia had hers at 12 months (before it was on the schedule...we paid for it ourselves.....long story!). Charlie was due for his at 18 months but as a result of his bout of the chicken pox he doesn't get it. (Olivia still got a touch of it, even though she was immunised, but it was very very mild.) Lexie was a newborn and managed to not catch it, thank goodness........

If he does get it........Pinetarsol (sp?) worked wonders to alleviate the itching....makes the bath water go bright fluro yellow, and pongs a bit, but it did the trick........Charlie even had blisters on his willy, poor wee man..........