🚨 Attention, parents! 🚨 If your little one is showing signs of feeling unwell, it’s crucial to keep them home, especially if chickenpox is involved. 🏡
Dr. Pallavi Bradshaw has highlighted the dangers of the chickenpox virus, which, while usually mild, can sometimes lead to serious complications like pneumonia and skin infections. The old “chickenpox party” method many parents relied on is now considered risky and outdated.
Here are some early signs to watch for:
– Fever 🤒
– Fatigue 😴
– Irritability 😠
– Headache 🤕
– Loss of appetite 🍏
If you spot these, keep your child isolated! Inform their school, and consult your GP if symptoms persist or worsen. Remember, vaccination is the safest way forward, with a new NHS programme soon offering a combined jab for better protection. 💉
While at home, manage fever with paracetamol, dress them in loose clothing to reduce irritation, and try calamine lotion or cool compresses for that relentless itch. Keep nails short to prevent infection from scratching. ✂️
Even if they start to feel better, kids can spread the virus for up to a week after symptoms appear. They should stay home until blisters have fully crusted, no new spots develop, and they’re fever-free.
Stay informed and keep your kiddos safe! 🌟 #ChickenpoxAwareness #ChildHealth #StayHomeSafe