
What is Chickenpox ?
Chickenpox Symptoms
It includes:
- Rashes first appearing on the body then spreading to face, arms and legs
- Itching
- Sudden fever which can be mild to moderate
- Back pain
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Feeling of un-wellness (Malaise)
Chickenpox Causes
Chickenpox spreads from infected person to non-infected person (contagious disease). The virus spreads through coughing or sneezing of infected person. It can also be spread by touching the virus particles that come from chickenpox blisters.
It usually takes about 10-21 days after the contact with an infected person to show the symptoms. This is called incubation period.
Chickenpox Diagnosis
Chickenpox Prevention
Vaccination is the safest way to prevent chickenpox. It should be administered to the children less than 13 years. First dose is administered during 12-15 months and the second dose is in between 4-6 years.
Vaccine is recommended by Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP). However, it is not available in the public health distribution system.