Chickenpox child care?

summary

Chickenpox, commonly known as "water red pox" and "water flower", is a common acute infectious disease in children. The pathogen is chickenpox virus, which can be transmitted through respiratory droplets, mainly by contact. Its main manifestation is skin rash - hydroherpes. Children from half to six years old are easy to get sick, can occur all year round, but more common in winter and spring.

Chickenpox child care?

First of all, children with varicella should be isolated until the rash is completely dry and crazy. If there are other healthy children at home, they should avoid contact with the children and do not use the clothes and supplies used by the sick children.

Secondly, we should pay attention to the management of children's nutrition and rest. Chickenpox children due to fever and rash, causing some discomfort, should make children get rest, and taste easy to digest food. The diet is mainly light liquid food, such as porridge, rice flour, lotus root flour, steamed eggs, etc., and can let the sick children eat more fruits.

Third, prevent herpes infection. Since herpes has obvious itching, children should avoid scratching. If the itching is severe, calamine lotion can be used to stop itching, and 1-2% gentian violet solution can be used to wipe the scratched rash and skin.

matters needing attention

Children's used clothes and articles should be exposed to the sun or boiled in the pot for disinfection. They should be replaced and disinfected frequently.