To prevent the transmission of chickenpox from an infected person to others close to you, you can take the vaccine, which is indicated to prevent the development of the disease or relieve its symptoms, which in adults are more intense and severe.SUS and can be administered from the first year.
In addition to the vaccine, people who are in close contact with the infected person should be very careful, such as wearing gloves, avoiding proximity, and washing their hands frequently.
- Chickenpox is an infection caused by a virus.
- Which can be transmitted from the onset of symptoms.
- Up to 10 days later.
- Which is usually when blisters begin to go away.
To prevent transmission of the virus responsible for chickenpox, precautions to be taken by people close to the infected person, such as parents, siblings, educators or health professionals, include:
This care should be maintained until all chickenpox sores are dry, i.e. when the disease is no longer contagious, during this time the child should stay home and not go to school and the adult should avoid going to work or, if possible, prefer Telework to prevent transmission of the disease.
In order for a pregnant woman not to get chickenpox from a child or spouse, she must avoid contact as much as possible or preferably stay with someone else.You can also leave the child in the care of a family member until chickenpox sores dry completely, as the vaccine cannot be given during pregnancy.
It is very important that the pregnant woman does not get chickenpox, as the baby may be born underweight or with malformations in the body.See risks of chickenpox during pregnancy.
People who are or have been close to the person infected with chickenpox should see a doctor in the presence of symptoms, such as:
See how chickenpox is treated.