How to prevent chickenpox if you have been in contact with a patient

Chickenpox is a highly contagious skin disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Although it is serious, it is highly self-limiting and can usually be cured within a week. When a child has chickenpox, he or she must be isolated, and those who have had contact with chickenpox patients must strengthen prevention, especially for weak patients or children, etc., and attention should be paid to this aspect.

How to prevent chickenpox if you have been in contact with a patient

If you feel that you are prone to catching colds recently and have poor immunity, you can go to the pharmacy to buy some immunity-enhancing drugs such as transfer factor oral liquid; taking these drugs can temporarily enhance immunity and is for emergency use; of course, the most fundamental way is to run and exercise every day, and you can run for 20 to 30 minutes every day; for the frail elderly or children in the family of chickenpox patients, it is best to stay away from them; their clothes must be washed separately to prevent infection; for chickenpox patients themselves, medication should be taken in time; for children, they should stay at home and reduce going out; on the one hand, prevent wind, and on the other hand, reduce infection to prevent the spread of the virus; chickenpox patients staying at home should open windows for ventilation after the temperature rises at around 10 o'clock every day to expel the high concentration of viruses in the house, but be careful not to open windows facing people; it is generally believed that chickenpox is not contagious one week after the scabs fall off, and children with chickenpox are recommended to go to school at this time;

Causes of chickenpox in babies

1. Chickenpox is highly contagious. First of all, chickenpox is an epidemic virus that is highly contagious. 92% of susceptible people will become ill after coming into contact with children who are suffering from chickenpox. Secondly, children with chickenpox become the main source of infection for the virus and are contagious 1-2 days before the rash appears and a week after the appearance of the rash. Finally, children may also develop chickenpox if they come into contact with someone with shingles. 2. Chickenpox is widely transmitted. Chickenpox is mainly transmitted through direct contact and saliva. Even at close range and within a short period of time, it can be transmitted indirectly through healthy people. This route of transmission means that it is difficult to prevent. As long as children come into contact with people with chickenpox and have not been vaccinated themselves, the chance of infection will be very high.