How to prevent chicken pox?

How can we prevent it?

Chickenpox is a disease that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) transmitted from person to person through respiratory air. Droplets of mucus, saliva, phlegm or direct contact with the patient's clear blisters.

Fever, aches and pains, clear blisters, signs...chickenpox.

Starting with a fever Pain or sore throat, loss of appetite, followed by small clear blisters all over the body, often accompanied by itching. The rash will eventually scab over and fall off within about one to two weeks. In general, chickenpox is mild in severity. However, severe complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis may occur in newborns, adults, and pregnant women. and immunocompromised patients

Chickenpox vaccine

It is a vaccine made from a weakened virus. The majority of people who are vaccinated will not get the disease. Only a small percentage of people can become infected with chickenpox. But they will have fewer symptoms and complications than those who haven't received the vaccine.

Who "should" get the chickenpox vaccine

• People who have never had chickenpox before

• Children under 13 years old receive the vaccine 2 times, the first time when they're 12-18 months old, the second time when they're 4-6 years old, or at least 3 months away from the first dose.

• Adolescents and adults aged 13 years and older receive 2 vaccinations, at least 1 month apart.

People who "should refrain" from receiving the chickenpox vaccine

• Have had a severe allergic reaction to a previous chickenpox vaccination.
• Allergic to gelatin or are allergic to the antibiotic neomycin (Neomycin)
• pregnant woman

People with the following conditions.

• You should consult your doctor before receiving the vaccine.
• Have an impaired immune system, such as infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Have cancer or are being treated for cancer Either by means of irradiation or chemotherapy

Side effects that may occur after receiving the chickenpox vaccine

• May cause severe allergic reactions. However, serious allergic reactions from vaccines are very rare.

• Reactions that may be experienced after vaccination include pain, swelling and redness at the vaccination site, low-grade fever, and a rash similar to chickenpox. But it will not be severe and will go away on its own.

• If there is pain Swelling and redness at the vaccination site can be applied with a cold compress. And if you have a low fever You can take medicine to reduce fever. But if there are any abnormalities other than these, you should consult a doctor.