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Thank God that the pox spots are starting to dry up. Can't wait to have the spots to start falling off... I had to delay my new work's start date. Oh well, this is no choice right?
[source online: http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/chicken_pox.html]
Chickenpox is a common illness among kids, particularly those under age 12. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus
(VZV). Kids can be protected from VZV by getting the chickenpox
(varicella) vaccine, usually between the ages of 12 to 15 months. In
2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended
a booster shot at 4 to 6 years old for further protection. The CDC also
recommends that people 13 years of age and older who have never had
chickenpox or received chickenpox vaccine get two doses of the
vaccine at least 28 days apart.
A person usually has only one episode of chickenpox, but VZV can lie
dormant within the body and cause a different type of skin eruption
later in life called shingles (or herpes zoster). Dealing With the Discomfort of Chickenpox
You can help relieve the itchiness, fever, and discomfort of chickenpox by:
- Using cool wet compresses or giving baths in cool or lukewarm water
every 3 to 4 hours for the first few days. Oatmeal baths, available at
the supermarket or pharmacy, can help to relieve itching. (Baths do not
spread chickenpox.)
- Patting (not rubbing) the body dry.
- Putting calamine lotion on itchy areas (but don't use it on the face, especially near the eyes).
- Giving your child foods that are cold, soft, and bland because
chickenpox in the mouth may make drinking or eating difficult. Avoid
feeding your child anything highly acidic or especially salty, like
orange juice or pretzels.
- Asking your doctor or pharmacist about pain-relieving creams to apply to sores in the genital area.
- Giving your child acetaminophen regularly to help relieve pain if your child has mouth blisters.
- Asking the doctor about using over-the-counter medication for itching.
Never use aspirin to reduce pain or fever in children with chickenpox because aspirin has been associated with the serious disease Reye syndrome, which can lead to liver failure and even death.
As much as possible, discourage kids from scratching. This can
be difficult for them, so consider putting mittens or socks on your
child's hands to prevent scratching during sleep. In addition, trim
fingernails and keep them clean to help lessen the effects of
scratching, including broken blisters and infection.
 This is one interesting related topic to chicken pox...
Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenpox_party
A chickenpox party is a gathering of non-Varicella vaccinated children and one or more children suffering from chickenpox, exposing the non-vaccinated children to the varicella zoster virus.
Non-vaccinated and infected children are encouraged to share lollypops
and spoons in attempts to transfer the virus. According to the Washington Post,
parents who expose their children to the virus in this manner believe
that this method is "safer and more effective than using vaccines." ^ Henry, Shannon (September 20, 2005), “A Pox on My Child: Cool!”, The Washington Post: HE01
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