Did you know approximately nine in ten people will catch chickenpox if they haven’t been vaccinated against it?
Chickenpox is a disease caused by the herpes zoster virus, Varicella Zoster. It spreads from person to person through direct contact and can be very contagious.
If your child has chickenpox, he or she might have:
- An elevated temperature
- A prickling sensation on the skin
- A flushed and sweaty face
- The tell-tale rash – small red spots which quickly turn into clear fluid filled blisters which start to appear on the trunk and back
- An intense feeling of itchiness that becomes almost impossible not to scratch
Concerned your child might be developing symptoms of chickenpox? National Home Doctor Service can help. We’re a bulk-billing, after hours, doctor home visiting service and we’re available for home visits from 6pm weeknights, 12 noon on Saturdays, all day Sundays and public holidays. Call us on 13 SICK (7425).
Click here to visit the Huggies website and learn more about chickenpox and how to alleviate the symptoms.
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