Search results for chickenpox
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a very contagious infection that causes an itchy, spotty rash. Read NHS information about chickenpox symptoms and when to get medical advice.
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Chickenpox vaccine
Find out about the chickenpox vaccine, including who can get it on the NHS, how to get it and what the side effects are.
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Rashes in babies and children
NHS information on common rashes in babies and children, such as chickenpox, eczema, impetigo, ringworm, scabies, slapped cheek syndrome and more.
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Childhood cataracts - Causes
Read about the possible causes of childhood cataracts, which include genes and genetic conditions and infections during pregnancy, such as rubella, chickenpox and toxoplasmosis.
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Reye's syndrome
Find out about Reye's syndrome, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and how to prevent it.
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Aciclovir: medicine for cold sores, chickenpox and shingles
NHS medicines information on aciclovir – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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What if I'm pregnant and I haven't had chickenpox?
If you’re pregnant and you haven’t had chickenpox, or you’re not sure if you have, avoid contact with anyone who has chickenpox or shingles.
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How is chickenpox treated during pregnancy?
If you get chickenpox when you're pregnant, your GP may prescribe aciclovir, an antiviral medicine, within 24 hours of the chickenpox rash appearing.
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Infections in pregnancy that may affect your baby
Find out about infections that can affect a baby during pregnancy, such as rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis, HIV and chickenpox.
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking or using aciclovir
NHS medicines information on aciclovir and whether you can take or use it while pregnant or breastfeeding.