Baby Infectious Disease - Chicken Pox

Chicken pox is preceded by a mild fever and a fussy baby for a day or two. The rash starts as small, raised pink spots that turn into blisters and then form crusts, usually on the baby's trunk.

The incubation period of chicken pox is 12 to 21 days, so there can be a three-week gap between one family member and another becoming infected. Treatment aims to relieve the itch and fever. Give paracetamol and warm to hot baths. Add some anti itch solution such as Pinetarsol to the bath water.

A vaccination is available, and is recommended at 18 months of age (may differ, depend on your state policy). If a pregnant woman comes in contact with chicken pox, she should consult her doctor to check that she has immunity.

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