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    • Caring for Kids: Chickenpox

    06 September 2021

    Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Despite the incidence of chickenpox declining significantly since the development of the chickenpox vaccine, there are still children who develop chickenpox every year. And while it's true that the disease is usually mild in most children, it can be serious in some kids, teens, and adults. 

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    The virus spreads easily through droplets from an infected person�s cough or sneezes. It can also spread by touching the fluid from chickenpox blisters. A person with chickenpox is contagious from one to two days before any symptoms appear and after that, it usually takes between 10 to 21 days to develop chickenpox. They remain contagious throughout the period they have chickenpox.

    Symptoms

    For most healthy children, chickenpox is more of a nuisance than a danger.

      "A person with chickenpox is contagious from one to two days before any symptoms appear and after that, it usually takes between 10 to 21 days to develop chickenpox. They remain contagious throughout the period they have chickenpox."

      Prevention

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      Chickenpox can actually be prevented by immunisation. The varicella-zoster vaccine has been available in Malaysia since 1997. However, it is only available in the private sector as it is currently not part of the government�s immunisation programme.   

      "Chickenpox can actually be prevented by immunisation. The varicella-zoster vaccine has been available in Malaysia since 1997."

      Caring

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      So, what happens when your child gets chickenpox and how do you care for him/her?

      When to see a doctor

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      For most healthy children, chickenpox clears on its own without treatment. But in some cases, chickenpox can lead to serious complications like dehydration, pneumonia, bleeding problems, and other issues. Do consider consulting a doctor when:

      Most of us who had chickenpox in our youth will likely be immune to the disease for the rest of our lives. However, it is important to note that the virus does remain dormant in our nerve tissues and may reactivate, resulting in herpes zoster (shingles) later in life.

      Protection

      While severe cases are often rare, chickenpox is among one of the diseases many parents are concerned with. We understand that as parents, your child’s wellbeing is always the top priority and you’re constantly looking for the best way to protect your little one.


      AIA’s A-Life Joy Xtra is a holistic solution that comes with a wide range of additional protection plans tailored to meet your child’s different needs.

      • A-Plus BabyCare Xtra protects your child against unexpected hospitalisation in the first 30 days of infancy as well as other complications.
      • Join AIA Vitality and unlock Vitality Joy Wallet to enjoy benefits for child vaccination, dental care and optical care up to RM100 per year!

      At the end of the day, as your child grows up, your role and responsibility grow as well. Just as they learn and discover new things along the way to adulthood, you as a parent will also learn and discover new things along the different stages of parenthood. All the best and good luck on your parenting journey! 


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