Chicken Pox (Varicella) Literacy Level 2

Chickenpox/Varicella
What is it?
*Chickenpox- Minor Contagious Disease, Itches Badly
*Rash- with Red Spots, may have 10 Spots or 100 Spots, Rash
can cover the entire Body including Mouth, Throat, Ears,
Scalp, and Groin
*Spots- turn into Blisters that Fill with Pus, Break, Crust Over
*Most Serious- Teens, Adults
*Symptoms- Fever, Loss of Appetite, Fatigue, Headache,
Weak for about 2 Weeks
Suggestions:
*School- Children can Return to School after 1 Week,
Blisters should be Healed, Fully Clothed Child
*Vaccine- 12 to 18 Months of Age
*Teens/Adults- Need 2 Doses of the Vaccine
What can I do?
*See your Physician- as needed
*See RD- for help as needed *See FFF RD- on line for help