{"id":1106,"date":"2024-02-22T07:22:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T07:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novomedi.com\/blogs\/?p=1106"},"modified":"2024-02-23T16:56:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:56:24","slug":"chickenpox-protection-stop-itchy-invasion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novomedi.com\/blogs\/chickenpox-protection-stop-itchy-invasion\/","title":{"rendered":"Chickenpox Protection Stop Itchy\u00a0Invasion"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Chickenpox?<\/b><\/h1>\n

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the <\/span>varicella-zoster virus (VZV)<\/span><\/a>. It’s infamous for its itchy, blister-like rash that starts on the chest, back, and face before spreading like wildfire across the entire body. While usually a childhood illness, anyone can contract chickenpox if they haven’t been vaccinated or previously infected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of Chickenpox:<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n
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  1. Fever:<\/b> The telltale sign of chickenpox often arrives a few days before the rash.<\/span>
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  2. Itchy Rash:<\/b> The infamous itchy rash starts as small, pink bumps that become fluid-filled blisters. These blisters eventually crust over and scab before healing.<\/span>
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  3. Fatigue:<\/b> Feeling wiped out is common with chickenpox.<\/span>
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  4. Loss of Appetite:<\/b> The discomfort and fever can often zap your appetite.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Who Needs the Chickenpox Vaccine?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends two doses of the chickenpox vaccine for everyone 13 years and older who hasn’t had the disease or been vaccinated. This includes:<\/span>
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