How long does chickenpox require quarantine?

Since chickenpox is highly contagious, and most patients have chickenpox for about half a month, most people will isolate themselves at home after getting chickenpox. Especially for some school-age children, if they are infected at school, they must recuperate at home, otherwise it will affect the whole class. So how long do you need to be isolated after getting chickenpox?

1How many days is the quarantine period for chickenpox

Generally speaking, the symptoms of chickenpox start from the head, then spread to the back and chest after 3-4 days, then to the palms and soles of the feet, and finally form a scab and fall off. Generally speaking, the entire disease process will last about a week, so the isolation time for chickenpox is usually one week, but a few patients need to be isolated for 2 weeks. The specific isolation time depends mainly on whether the blisters are completely scabbed.

2The purpose of chickenpox isolation

During the development of chickenpox, it is important to pay attention to isolation. Its main purpose is to:

First: Chickenpox is highly contagious and can be spread through droplets. Isolating chickenpox patients is mainly to prevent chickenpox from infecting other healthy children;

Second, avoid blisters caused by wind and sun, because wind and sun can easily cause blisters to break and form scars.

3. What to pay attention to during chickenpox isolation

1. Pay attention to keeping the room ventilated and to the hygiene of the indoor environment to prevent other bacteria or viruses from infecting the wound and causing other complications.

2. During the isolation period of chickenpox, attention should be paid to stopping itching, because the itching of chickenpox will cause children to scratch, which will eventually lead to skin ulcers. In mild cases, scars will appear, and in severe cases, infection will occur.

3. Pay attention to reducing fever. During the chickenpox isolation period, if the child has symptoms of fever, parents should pay attention to using physical methods to reduce the temperature and fever, and seek medical treatment if necessary.

4How to care for chickenpox during isolation

Diet:

Eat a light diet, drink plenty of water, eat more vegetables, fruits (vegetable and fruit juices), and avoid greasy, spicy foods, seafood, soy products, ginger and other hair-raising foods.

Hygiene:

1) Wash and dry bedding and clothing frequently, and clean and disinfect daily necessities that have come into contact with chickenpox and use them separately.

2) Keep the room clean, tidy and ventilated.

3) Avoid taking a bath or washing your hair. You can wipe it gently with a wet towel to keep your skin clean. Be careful not to scratch the chickenpox, and prevent your child from scratching due to the itching.

Other aspects:

1) Rest as much as possible, go out less, and avoid crowded public places to avoid infecting others.

2) Avoid being blown by wind and catching cold. Chickenpox patients have sensitive and fragile bodies and are prone to complications.