Is smallpox varicella?

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Hello, I'm the father of a four year old. The child is in kindergarten. Two days ago, I heard that a child in their kindergarten got chickenpox and went home to have a rest. Because people have long heard that chickenpox is contagious. And the chickenpox child and my child are in the same class. So I'm more worried about whether my children will be infected. And listen to the old people say that smallpox and chickenpox seem to be the same thing, so they are even more afraid. Because I heard that obedience used to be an infectious disease that could kill people. Is smallpox varicella? Let's get to know each other.

Is smallpox varicella?

1. First of all, you don't need to worry, because the difference between smallpox and chickenpox is bigger, the clinical manifestation of smallpox is heavier, and the heat peak is higher. Smallpox is one of the oldest infectious diseases, and it is also one of the most infectious diseases with the highest mortality. It has been prevalent all over the world in history and brought great disaster to human beings. But in 1980, the World Health Organization announced the elimination of smallpox in the world. But no matter what kind of infectious disease, we should go to the hospital in time for early treatment.

2. The most effective and simple way to prevent smallpox is vaccination, so don't worry! And smallpox and varicella are very different! Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by chickenpox virus, which can occur all year round, especially in winter and spring, and it is very easy for preschool children.

3. Smallpox and chickenpox are very different, and there are also differences in prevention. Smallpox can be prevented by vaccinating with cowpox, while chickenpox can get lifelong immunity after a cure. And varicella is a very common infectious disease of preschool children. And it's easy to cure, so don't worry.

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Smallpox and chickenpox are essentially different. Although they are both infectious diseases, smallpox was announced by who in 1980 that it has been eliminated all over the world. Chickenpox is a kind of infectious disease that preschool children are prone to, and they can get lifelong immunity after one illness, so parents need not worry. It is necessary to let children develop good living habits, enhance immunity, improve resistance, can effectively away from infectious diseases.