PICTURE WITH CHICKENPOX
The simplest way to avoid chickenpox is to get vaccinated. Vaccination causes the body to produce antibodies against the chickenpox virus, making the body more resistant to infection by the virus.
What can you do if you suspect you have chickenpox?
See your doctor at the first sign of the illness. He or she will be able to prescribe an antiviral agent that will shorten the duration of illness and prevent severe rashes and complications. Isolate yourself from the rest f the family. Rest and drink plenty of liquids. Avoid touching or scratching the lesions to prevent secondary infection.And observe personal hygiene.
How do you treat chickenpox?
There are antiviral agents that will prevent the spread of virus and terminate the infection so that scaring and other complications can be avoided. Antiviral agents work best when treatment is started at the earliest signs of the disease. It is important to seek immediate advice from your doctor.
