Please share an interesting fact about dealing with chickenpox.

Chicken: The same virus that causes shingles causes chickenpox.

The: The vaccine for the virus which causes chicken pox was widely introduced in 1995.

People: People start being contagious about 48 hours before the rash even begins.

Re-infection: Re-infection of chickenpox can occur, but it is rare.

Adolescents: Adolescents with Chickenpox have higher risk of serious complications. Vaccinate to prevent!

Ignore: Please get your child immunized at 12 months and 4-6 years to protect him/her from chickenpox.

Ignore: Chickenpox can lead to bacterial skin infections of the lesions. Prevent disease with vaccination!

Ignore: You are no longer contagious when you have no more new lesions and the old ones are crusted over.

Ignore: Offering a clean powder puff to tap on itchy sores rather than scratching can help prevent scars.

Ignore: Chickenpox rash appears once the immune system has 'figured it out' and starts clearing the virus.

Ignore: The virus that causes chicken pox is in the herpes family of viruses.

Ignore: Your blisters are contagious to anyone who hasn't had chickenpox or the vaccine. Can't cause shingle.

Ignore: One time infection gives lifelong immunity in most. Leaves no scars with supportive treatment only.

Ignore: Use of oral antiviral may help speed up healing.