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Question: My baby was with my cousin for two days.he had some skin infection.Today my cousin tested and doctor says it is chicken pox.How to prevent my baby from getting chicken pox.How to clean my home.My baby is 6 months old
Brief Answer:
Wash all clothes and keep the child away from infected child.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.
Chicken pox spreads by skin contact. Usually the period of contact starts with the start of skin lesions and remain for 7 days.
Since, child was in contact with the other child with chicken pox, I think that there are very much chances that infection has already been acquired.
The precautions that you can take now is avoid contact with child with chicken pox and wash all clothes and bedding with warm water. No need to clean the floor.
I hope this will help you.
Take care.
Wash all clothes and keep the child away from infected child.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.
Chicken pox spreads by skin contact. Usually the period of contact starts with the start of skin lesions and remain for 7 days.
Since, child was in contact with the other child with chicken pox, I think that there are very much chances that infection has already been acquired.
The precautions that you can take now is avoid contact with child with chicken pox and wash all clothes and bedding with warm water. No need to clean the floor.
I hope this will help you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
What are the symptoms of chicken pox? Is it dangerous.should I disinfect all the toys the other baby touched as well? Any medications
Brief Answer:
Fever and fluid filled skin lesions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for follow up query.
Symptoms of chicken pox are Fever, skin rash which occurs as fluid filled lesions (vesicles) all over the body. Itching is also seen. These vesicles come in groups.
Once the child has infection it gives lifelong immunity to most of children.
It is a treatable condition. Not so dangerous. If your child gets it, make sure he wont scratch it repeatedly.
Toys should also be washed with warm water.
Hope I have cleared your doubts.
Please feel free to ask further query if any.
Take care.
Fever and fluid filled skin lesions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for follow up query.
Symptoms of chicken pox are Fever, skin rash which occurs as fluid filled lesions (vesicles) all over the body. Itching is also seen. These vesicles come in groups.
Once the child has infection it gives lifelong immunity to most of children.
It is a treatable condition. Not so dangerous. If your child gets it, make sure he wont scratch it repeatedly.
Toys should also be washed with warm water.
Hope I have cleared your doubts.
Please feel free to ask further query if any.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
What are the chances that he gets it.should I go get him vaccinated he is only 6 months.should I go to doctor.badly worried.what medications to be given to avoid infection
Brief Answer:
Wait and watch for symptoms and try to relax
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Vaccination for chicken pox is given at 15 months of age.
I think that you should wait and watch for the symptoms.
Don't worry as treatment for chicken pox is available, the only thing that you have to do is watch for the symptoms.
There are no medications available to prevent infection.
I hope this will help you.
Take care.
Wait and watch for symptoms and try to relax
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Vaccination for chicken pox is given at 15 months of age.
I think that you should wait and watch for the symptoms.
Don't worry as treatment for chicken pox is available, the only thing that you have to do is watch for the symptoms.
There are no medications available to prevent infection.
I hope this will help you.
Take care.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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