Prevention of chickenpox, isolation is the key
Chickenpox is a common early childhood diseases, generally by the varicella-zoster virus through the respiratory tract infection or contagious, the onset may include fever, sore throat, general discomfort, after a few hours to 1 day, the skin rash can be seen, some directly out of a rash . Rash first appears in the head and torso, and gradually spread to the limbs. Began when a small red papules, 1 day -2 days turned into an oval shape, mung bean-sized blisters, blisters around the pale red. 3 days -4 days shrinkage herpes scab, 1 week -3 weeks crusts fall off, leaving no scars. After the onset of rash was a result of a number of groups start to appear, so the children can be seen on the skin pimples, herpes, crusts exist.
Physicians introduced herpes varicella in children with fluid, blood and oral secretions, the presence of the virus, so contact or inhalation of children with children with cough, speak droplets, the susceptible children or adults may be infected. In children’s collective units (kindergartens, schools, etc.), if no timely detection, isolation in children with chickenpox, susceptible children, chickenpox can lead to prevalence, the incidence rate of 80% -90%. However, in response Chickenpox is the initial clinical manifestations of varicella-zoster virus infection, after which children get immunity, the general life will not be chicken pox.
Families with children with chickenpox, the parents care is particularly important in children suffering from chicken pox, once diagnosed, should be immediately isolated at home until all the scab. Children to school or day-care centers, and can be isolated at home, at home as there are other children have not had chickenpox, conditional resident should choose another office or a room with live patients. Children with fever let rest, light diet, eat nutritious, digestible food, drinking water and fruit juices. Improved condition, to give the semi-liquid food. In order to avoid secondary infection, to children with nail scissors, short, hands clean, you can use gauze wrapped the baby with both hands to avoid scratch herpes. In addition, children with skin, clothing, bedding should be kept clean, thick clothing will not overheat, so as not to aggravate itching is not conducive to better condition.
Incidence of chickenpox in the year round can be, especially in the winter and spring, because the outdoor temperature is low, people are usually closed doors and windows, which for the spread of the virus provides a good condition. In addition, the lower the resistance of winter, people, especially children, more vulnerable to infection varicella-zoster virus.
Physician reminder: Parents with children should be minimized to the gathering place for staff or public places, avoid contact with chickenpox patient so that the children can also be vaccinated in advance to prevent, now is the time period of high incidence of chickenpox, one over the age of the children did not had chickenpox varicella vaccine can be inoculated to the hospital, life-long access to immunization.