Summer chickenpox attacks

Summer is actually the season when chickenpox is most likely to occur, so at this time, both adults and children should pay attention to prevention. Only by doing a good job of preventing chickenpox can the adverse effects caused by chickenpox be better reduced. If you want to better prevent summer chickenpox, first you need to understand the source of chickenpox and some common symptoms. Let's take a look together!

Although many people will suffer from chickenpox, if we do some preventive work, we can reduce the adverse effects of this problem. So I hope that after understanding this common sense, everyone can pay more attention to the prevention of chickenpox.

Chickenpox

Varicella is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by the herpes zoster virus. It is more common in children aged 1 to 14 years old, but adults can also be infected. Varicella is highly contagious. Once chickenpox occurs in kindergartens, primary schools and other institutions, it can easily be transmitted through airborne droplets. It can also be transmitted by contact with the blister fluid in the sick child or through contaminated clothing, utensils, toys, etc.

Clinical symptoms

Chickenpox has an acute onset, with clinical manifestations including mild fever, general malaise, loss of appetite, cough or mild diarrhea. The rash begins to appear at the same time as the fever or 1 to 2 days after the fever. The rash first appears on the trunk and head, and gradually spreads to the face and finally to the limbs. The rash is mostly distributed on the trunk in a centripetal manner, and progresses from macules, papules, and blisters to the beginning of scabs, which may take as short as 6 to 8 hours. The rash develops rapidly and the blisters are oval in shape and of varying sizes, appearing to float on the surface and often accompanied by an itchy sensation, making the patient irritable and restless.

Preventing Chickenpox

Usually you should open the windows to keep the indoor air flowing. Crowded units, especially childcare institutions, should strengthen morning inspections to detect patients early. Patients should be isolated and treated promptly when they are found. The isolation period is generally from the onset of the disease to 7 days after all the herpes scabs have formed or the rash has appeared. Develop good hygiene habits such as washing hands frequently and drying clothes and quilts frequently. Children who are susceptible to infection or those with weak constitutions can be vaccinated with live attenuated varicella vaccine for immunization and prevention.

Care tips:

Prevent children from scratching blisters due to unbearable itching, which may cause inflammation and spread bacteria to other damaged skin areas. If a baby is infected with chickenpox, you can put cotton gloves on him to prevent him from rubbing his eyes with his hands, which would infect the eyes with the virus and cause keratitis, leaving scars on the cornea and affecting vision.

The above is some common sense about chickenpox. Only when we understand these issues can we better ensure our physical health. Because of the various adverse effects brought about by chickenpox, neither adults nor children can ignore these problems. Only in this way can we better ensure our physical health.