Chicken Pox - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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Chicken pox

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   What is Chicken Pox?
   Causes
   Symptoms
   Treatment
   Prevention

Causes

Symptoms

Treatment

Take luke-warm baths
Avoid aspirin
Trim fingernails to avoid skin damage
Drink cold fluids
Acyclovir effectively treats chicken pox
Fever treated with Acetaminophen/ibuprofen
Consult a GP /child specialist if:

a. Rashes involve eyes
b. Fever is 103 °F or more
c. Infection persists

Prevention

Infected person should remain home-bound
Vaccination
First dose given between 12-18 months
Vaccination should not be given to:

a. Those allergic to gelatin, neomycin
b. Pregnant women
c. The immuno-compromised

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pls inform me immedeately.i heard usaage of acyclovir supress virus and cause futuresevere problems.my son is now suffering from chicken pox.thats why .....pls answer me. (Posted by rahuldhedeeksha, India Date : 2/1/2012 )