CHICKEN POX

How can you prevent chickenpox?

Hygiene measures. The chickenpox virus is
susceptible to disinfectants, notably chlorine
bleach (i.e, sodium hypochlorite). Also it is
sensitive to desiccation, heat and detergents.
Therefore these viruses are relatively easy to kill in
the environment. Wash your hand before eating or
touching your face

Vaccine. Doctors recommend two doses of this
shot for healthy children 12 months of age and
older who have not had chickenpox. Older children
and adults who have not had chickenpox and have
not yet had the vaccine also need two doses.
Source
http://www.webmd.com/vaccines/tc/chickenpox-
varicella
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenpox

A common illness that causes an itchy rash and red
spots or blisters (pox) all over the body
What causes chickenpox, and how is
it spread?
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
It can spread easily from an infected person who
sneezes, coughs, or shares food or drinks. You
can also get it if you touch the fluid from a
chickenpox blister. Chickenpox is most easily
spread from 2 to 3 days before the rash appears
until all the blisters have crusted over.
What are the symptoms?
1. Fever, headache, and sore throat. Children may
feel sick, tired, and loss of appetite.
2. The first sign is the rash or the spots in the oral
cavity. The rash begins as small red dots on the
face, scalp, torso and upper arms and legs;
progressing over 1012 hours to small bumps,
blisters and pustules
3. It usually takes 14 to 16 days to get the
symptoms of chickenpox after you have been
around someone with the virus. This is called the
incubation period.
4. Small ulcers in the oral cavity & tonsil areas can
be painful or itchy or both
5. Watery nasal discharge containing live virus
usually happen 1 to 2 days after the rash appear
which is when the contagious phase begin
How is it treated?
Most healthy children and adults need only home
treatment for chickenpox. Home treatment includes
resting and taking medicines to reduce fever and
itching.
You or your child can go back to work, school, or
day care when all blisters have crusted over. This is
usually about 10 days after the first symptoms start.