{"id":1695,"date":"2022-12-07T11:58:26","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T11:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/?page_id=1695"},"modified":"2024-11-20T10:40:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T10:40:44","slug":"chickenpoxaware-ie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/","title":{"rendered":"ChickenpoxAware.ie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"mh-slider--align-full\">\n    <div\n        class=\"mh-slider full mh-slider--slider mh-slider--d76f8eaf9fc48ebfe07f68bdf2de5e55\"\n        data-slider-selector-container=\".mh-slider\"\n        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alt=\"Cuddly Toy with Chickenpox\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mh-slider-slide\"><div class=\"mh-element mh-element--align-full mh-element--080cf885c902cf2594b1ce60b9d1655b\">\n    <div class=\"mh-container\">\n        \n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--51dfd3d0837d28a98bc40d6a08f4afdc\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--vertical-alignment-center mh-column--c03babea15346dff9482a859091fec46 mh-columns--gutter-custom\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--2d62997c6f02a877cd143afe10d2f7a5 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-12 mh-column--l-6\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--2adf6182e2fa4aaa35861707ab0a930c\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2023\/01\/chickenpox_spot_the_symptoms.png?w=409\"\n        width=\"409\"\n        height=\"330\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Chickenpox: Spot the symptoms\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--5247fc927e81e38fa8becc730c7bdefe\"><strong>Click <a href=\"#basics\">here<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>to learn more.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--1dcb85a0b545b826accc77aa607c154c mh-column--12 mh-column--m-12 mh-column--l-6\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--2fcc0e623aa71a4cf2a5a12f4701ecf3\">\n            <a\n        class=\"mh-anchor-for-image\"\n        href=\"#basics\"\n        rel=\"\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        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mh-image--0404b42ccbfad6b4b5002fe793ac27d3\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2023\/01\/learn_more.png?w=409\"\n        width=\"409\"\n        height=\"330\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Learn More...\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--1380fe7776dd6a13a96f721eaf96ee8a\"><strong>Watch our <a href=\"#watch\">animated video<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>to learn more.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--9b8440243461523cfa7c14caea1abe84 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-12 mh-column--l-6\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--d29cd56fef92bb0835bdd6ae3bcd809d\">\n            <a\n        class=\"mh-anchor-for-image\"\n        href=\"#watch\"\n        rel=\"\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        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mh-image--02a7fdf320eb65fc9e01acd50b27bf24\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2023\/01\/learn_more.png?w=409\"\n        width=\"409\"\n        height=\"330\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Learn more...\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--2e7e3afd80daa2c205395a255c397dfd\"><strong>Watch our <a href=\"#watch\">video<\/a><\/strong> <strong>with<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Dr. Laura Lenihan to learn more.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--2674434270efc36ae3a7325506a58fca mh-column--12 mh-column--m-12 mh-column--l-6\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--343248d6d7850241e0a898e36bf8e9c6\">\n            <a\n        class=\"mh-anchor-for-image\"\n        href=\"#watch\"\n        rel=\"\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n            <img 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class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--12580975df52ce2957cdc6b555d83901\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2023\/01\/contact_your_gp.png?w=409\"\n        width=\"409\"\n        height=\"330\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"When to contact your GP?\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--54c5e28049d02ff71d00186dbc060d22\"><strong>Click <a href=\"#action\">here<\/a><\/strong> <strong>to find out more.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--d621ae3919cb68380a8e83d397a162ec mh-column--12 mh-column--m-12 mh-column--l-6\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--1335efa2632dfb5ba6f04e22298acd07\">\n            <a\n        class=\"mh-anchor-for-image\"\n        href=\"#action\"\n        rel=\"\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n            <img 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style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px\"><h2 id=\"basics\" class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--align-center mh-heading--18c9574044f9a49064c6ebfb0315d325\"><strong>CHICKENPOX: THE BASICS<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--e937e4caaf959fd6f8f53bb7566090f0 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--8f246656547630840f080d48ceafe68e mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-10 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--c2df935022166bbac5975e91856f9c3c\">\n    The medical name for chickenpox is\u00a0<strong>varicella\u00a0<\/strong>because it is caused by the varicella zoster (VZ) virus.<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0It\u2019s a highly infectious disease, which means it\u2019s easy to catch from someone who already has chickenpox.<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0The good news is that, in most cases, once you\u2019ve had it, your body is able to protect you from catching it again.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--5cf0b0278d4a2b1c2f9aed2559eb15cc mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--74c87309bee877755fca6fd18f28d890 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-5 mh-column--l-3 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-3\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--663c8187ecebe40dead2a9bcd0954ba2\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/90pc.png?w=269\"\n        width=\"269\"\n        height=\"257\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"90%\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--9d182bb88faeb14fa6ffd28895a98aab mh-column--12 mh-column--m-4 mh-column--l-3\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--left mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--20ae7e9bfe06c9d62c73b98754711439\">\n    <strong>of adults are immune to chickenpox because they had the disease as child.<sup>1<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--8b1feafb88f5885b48a166de9a5c4bf8 mh-column--6 mh-column--m-6 mh-column--l-3\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a0935e7b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:40px\"><h2 id=\"spotting\" class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--align-center mh-heading--aaf77cc76465165375198c275b15a8d8\"><strong>SPOTTING CHICKENPOX \/ SYMPTOMS<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--9634c8835adfd25b68113cacf990a04b mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--1ed26cf8a59081b5db5ca330914bce26 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-10 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--4011e44c03cb238755876d94735e1554\">\n    Other diseases can cause rashes, so you shouldn\u2019t simply assume it\u2019s chickenpox.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-columns--vertical-alignment-center mh-column--8f2351bd099a63f8642c8b9fbd738872 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--88843b08ade21a75f02e54477413a4f9 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-4 mh-column--l-3 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--08ff4c2310926aa5273f89c0385df4c2\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/girl-child.png?w=200\"\n        width=\"200\"\n        height=\"200\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Sick child\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--1ed588b9fde94e79fdd35fc84f4d27e5 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-5 mh-column--l-4\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--left mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--7456cb556ae9cae7da2735e823406101\">\n    The illness usually starts with one to two days of fever, aches and pains and feeling out of sorts.<sup>2,3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-separator mh-separator--89f5a32c2c09d6ee6d2d12a73577b03b\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-columns--vertical-alignment-center mh-column--8848fd88459015bd778f9e45d17e07df mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--4f09af2f8a50c5ca31beb1dc65c3afbe mh-column--12 mh-column--m-4 mh-column--l-3 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--e2d797163dac0b474544703a5eb63206\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/pox-1.png?w=200\"\n        width=\"200\"\n        height=\"200\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Chickenpox rash\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--06de39135c4e4f30b0a3a9c1eb22e657 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-5 mh-column--l-4\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--left mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--3cbad966ddbec2217ba1ebfc9e0b72a1\">\n    Then, an itchy, spotty rash develops, turning from spots to blisters to scabs and crusts.<sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0How many spots appear varies from person to person; some people hardly have any, while others are covered head to toe.<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-separator mh-separator--89f5a32c2c09d6ee6d2d12a73577b03b\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-columns--vertical-alignment-center mh-column--d7fe27061f0d7b25aa5b4bf285d47ae5 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--e76ef54862b35bf1f357a1333ebe6db1 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-4 mh-column--l-3 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--722d3e5c4386645279ceb25282ded83d\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/pox-2.png?w=200\"\n        width=\"200\"\n        height=\"200\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Chickenpox blister\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--028b1b1fe308ed60e0a126509b95573d mh-column--12 mh-column--m-5 mh-column--l-4\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--left mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--666931bd273228d1c4e1bca31316977d\">\n    The infection is spread in the fluid found in chickenpox blisters and the droplets in the coughs or sneezes of someone with the infection.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--be59a03b7b9cf23d028347aa69968172 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--3a25e410689666bb6e1487f10fc0626c mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-10 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--7a2e163d89bc61b300c9d7e7a2305d40\">\n    Chickenpox is contagious from one to two days before the rash appears until all the blisters have scabbed over. This takes about five days.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3db7d937 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px\"><h2 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--align-center mh-heading--e8b234caecc13886296c5ffedecda3b6\"><strong>DON\u2019T PASS IT ON!<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--ce805666af71567a55da702872248402 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--519bc4a10f6a1ef95805816d05456145 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-10 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--1444c9df3f20dea45f66503999138186\">\n    Because chickenpox is highly contagious, you should try to prevent spreading it by avoiding contact with others, particularly those at higher risk of complications such as pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--75e4fd30eb7207b11322b949098609c7 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--6dddf6ce622ffc0618beed22bb9f67c6 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-6 mh-column--l-6 mh-column--offset-m-3 mh-column--offset-l-3\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--2d411482faf0dc4673ddc608422728d4\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/ducks.png?w=856\"\n        width=\"856\"\n        height=\"108\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Toy ducks: don't pass it on!\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:40px\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--47950f025134d2331ff8b25e1cf85e19 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--1791904a6b93c007cc436dda8be1ba1a mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-10 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--59a5012415f0d3943a8c67a8ce75db36\">\n    That means\u00a0<strong>no school<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>no nursery<\/strong>\u00a0until the last blister has scabbed over.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-separator mh-separator--align-medium mh-separator--5d46c52d0335f40548e872d2bba79896\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-columns--vertical-alignment-center mh-column--8882e6ade66a399c6f486470aa39fbb1 mh-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--25aad6ff97ae46ea84a1a32b34c1fe21 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-3 mh-column--l-3 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-right mh-paragraph--4747974b0e0f18de7dd141946126bf41\">\n    <strong>A little one with chickenpox<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>will need around<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--d0916a351f4316efc1aa895c7aa1c80e mh-column--12 mh-column--m-2 mh-column--l-2\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--0d3943dba4ea30e35fe661ae8c0cea48\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/five-days-at-home.png?w=172\"\n        width=\"172\"\n        height=\"173\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Five days at home\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--d8984ebde84ebbb6bd3534a84b0ce9c4 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-3 mh-column--l-3\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--90ea50e6d8c45a37549f4d1420782e92\">\n    <strong>so you may have to take time<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>off work to look after them.<sup>2<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:50px\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--11ddf5f494ab7745dbfc635c1edeeafc mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--0186c0cc091f0b0225b2b5fe63134f57 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-10 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--294ba0ab1b0586d1010fd956c2fa29b7\">\n    If you are due to take a flight,\u00a0<strong>you may not be allowed to fly<\/strong>\u00a0until the last blister has scabbed over, so check with the airline. If you are not contagious but the rash is still present, you may need a doctor\u2019s certificate.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3db7d937 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#2f78c5;padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px\"><h2 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--align-center mh-heading--ee950a051c1fac550610b70816067c34\"><strong>BE AWARE OF HIGH RISK GROUPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--3f8df994952fe1be4347cbc5a41ed127 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--342efa7e8bf39b0cd7bf662007a96d27 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-8 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Chickenpox is usually mild, but occasionally it can lead to serious complications, especially in adults, pregnant women, newborn babies and people with weakened immune systems.<sup>2<\/sup><br><br>People in these high-risk groups are more likely to experience complications such as secondary infections. For pregnant women, there is a small risk of the infection being passed to the unborn baby or causing birth defects.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Post exposure prophylaxis with varicella antibodies is recommended in individuals who fulfill all the following three criteria<sup>3<\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"mh-clist mh-clist--930b75b68f48382a1c55ca1a980a000a mh-clist--line\"  >\n    <li>Have had significant exposure to varicella or zoster<\/li><li>Have a clinical condition that increases the risk of severe varicella (e.g.immunocompromised, pregnant women, neonates in the first week of life born to non-immune women, babies in Special Care Baby Units) and<\/li><li>Are non-immune (no antibodies to VZ virus)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">It&#8217;s important to seek medical advice if you are in one of these groups and think you may have chickenpox or recently been exposed to the varicella virus.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-separator mh-separator--73bd5d87d1a7f9c7d3c5d6f6715aaed3\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 id=\"complications\" class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--align-center mh-heading--2fa836093d34aee309a74c6f18a914ad\"><strong>POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"mh-columns mh-column--d6839b3c5db69d2c4f44d98e4d9db5fa mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--04e8b5f9c9eaafb711f4fbf8b02f20a6 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-4 mh-column--l-4\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-right mh-image--425efdb561a378fe9d030b868fa21dde\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/infections_2022b.png?w=260\"\n        width=\"260\"\n        height=\"258\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Infections caused by harmful bacteria getting into the skin, making it red, swollen and painful 2,3\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--fdcf3281ea9b1a1bd9e6acac22ac8b2a mh-column--12 mh-column--m-4 mh-column--l-4\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--74510458b32d23e93a318879151e94c3\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/lung-infections_2022.png?w=277\"\n        width=\"277\"\n        height=\"274\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Lung infections (pneumonia), which can cause a persistent cough, breathing difficulties and chest pain 2,3\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--92eb2d7b40961dd9e4df4761ca727c01 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-4 mh-column--l-4\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-left mh-image--486fed9383846a37934d37b8da24febf\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/pd-pregnancy_2022.png?w=261\"\n        width=\"261\"\n        height=\"258\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Problems during pregnancy, including the infection spreading to the unborn baby 2,3\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--ee0b43595fc3bd4a9a275c2c0516c6de\">\n    If you develop a skin or lung infection, you will need treatment with  antibiotics. In severe cases, you may need to be hospitalised.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--e8a2322c7f24f419fd078e0f25331cf6\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/clock.png?w=469\"\n        width=\"469\"\n        height=\"254\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"24 Hours - alarm clock\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-columns mh-column--0d8fca54edfc9bd35d9fc707b7550e01 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--ba1549bf9265c688be215d0200bcae65 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-8 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"mh-paragraph mh-paragraph--center mh-paragraph--align-center mh-paragraph--a6dfab1237e308f48b920cf919c838e5\">\n    There may not always be signs of chickenpox complications. However, you  should look out for swollen or painful skin, difficulty breathing or  dehydration.<sup>2<\/sup><br \/>\n <br \/>\n If you see any possible signs of complications, contact your GP, Practice Nurse or Pharmacist immediately.<sup>2<\/sup><br \/>\n <br \/>\n If you have had chickenpox, you have a greater risk of developing  shingles in later life. This can happen when the immune system is low  (e.g. due to stress or certain medical conditions) and the chickenpox  virus becomes reactivated. Though they are both caused by the same  virus, chickenpox and shingles are different diseases.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px\"><hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"action\" class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--align-center mh-heading--1a44d921596ef46dd93f0c712e7c5297\"><strong>WHEN TO CONTACT YOUR GP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--7969e0d949d08086c1881228aa57dbe1 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--a7f84812cbee1342d9c2020a1a164630 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-12 mh-column--l-12 mh-column--offset-m-1 mh-column--offset-l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Chickenpox is usually mild and clears up in about a week. However, some people can become seriously ill and need to see a doctor.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-columns--vertical-alignment-center mh-column--56db5ecb2753c7d5e91e80ff03e3de0a mh-columns--gutter-l\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--5e5d1d18ff755bd8ea4af089e20fbaaf mh-column--12 mh-column--m-2 mh-column--l-3 mh-column--offset-m-2 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-right mh-image--d6f3ae2053229192205626b87742ce0e\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/Phone_CMYK_no_111.png?w=300\"\n        width=\"300\"\n        height=\"300\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Contact your GP\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--5cd8e2fa2611e488c1cd260e53801fae mh-column--12 mh-column--m-3 mh-column--l-7\">\n    \n\n<p><strong>Contact your GP, Practice Nurse or Pharmacist if:<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mh-clist mh-clist--6294a67a0e4c73feb6c4ca2d59876a5e mh-clist--dot\"  >\n    <li>You&#8217;re not sure if it&#8217;s chickenpox<\/li><li>You get chickenpox as an adult, as it can be more severe and last longer than in children<\/li><li>You&#8217;re exposed to chickenpox while you&#8217;re pregnant or breastfeeding<\/li><li>Your baby gets chickenpox when they&#8217;re less than 4 weeks old<\/li><li>You&#8217;re exposed to chickenpox and have a weakened immune system<\/li><li>You see signs of complications<\/li><li>The symptoms haven&#8217;t started to improve after six days<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19578e90 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h2 id=\"treatment\" class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--align-center mh-heading--b4af7c862f658098a42bbcd0b36a3fa1\"><strong>TREATING AND PREVENTING CHICKENPOX<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19578e90 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-column--13619b998293e13ec45b608772774a2f mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--a97d216026666ec8d09d97ca40e8ca51 mh-column--6 mh-column--m-6 mh-column--l-6\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--7ff5a2fb29301d088a35b686fd6df88b\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/treatment.png?w=239\"\n        width=\"239\"\n        height=\"237\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Treatment\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--8feec58fd76e6da6f095a7be56653d78 mh-column--6 mh-column--m-6 mh-column--l-6\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--194d7412d2c96034042cbf5d4924c9fe\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/prevention.png?w=239\"\n        width=\"239\"\n        height=\"237\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Prevention\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e53e1050 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--7889a574809ecadb4a314efb34d744e6 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--cd22271a39346b1057f1a70dd4a49323 mh-column--1 mh-column--m-1 mh-column--l-1\">\n    \n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--5a423a47f9100f5b03c4db12848324af mh-column--12 mh-column--m-10 mh-column--l-6 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">For most children, chickenpox is mild and can be treated at home.<sup>2,4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--center mh-heading--de304efe4924c2d78f654d35303d60f4\"><strong>SPOTS, ITCHES AND TIME AT HOME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">There is no cure for chickenpox and the virus usually clears up by itself without any treatment.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Your pharmacist can advise about medicines that may help relieve itching or reduce pain and discomfort, but things will usually clear on their own after a few days. If complications develop, your doctor will decide on the appropriate treatment.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">If you need to book a doctor&#8217;s appointment, tell the receptionist that your child has chickenpox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">You may need to arrange a special appointment time to avoid infecting other patients.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Paracetamol is the preferred painkiller for treating the associated symptoms of chickenpox. This is due to a very small risk of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, causing adverse skin reactions during chickenpox.<\/strong><sup>1,4<\/sup><br><strong>Never give your child aspirin if you suspect or know that they have chickenpox.<\/strong><sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--cd22271a39346b1057f1a70dd4a49323 mh-column--1 mh-column--m-1 mh-column--l-1\">\n    \n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-columns--vertical-alignment-top mh-column--db6dcb662a3a003be2c5be36e60fbf94 mh-columns--gutter-custom\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--ee794806c9a0f5674d3568ff91f6b0a0 mh-column--10 mh-column--m-3 mh-column--l-2 mh-column--offset-1 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--3edfcfd69fe52042cd990d89d956403f\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/hands.png?w=145\"\n        width=\"145\"\n        height=\"144\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Don't scratch!\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Don&#8217;t scratch!<br>It can cause skin infections or permanent scarring. If your child can&#8217;t stop scratching, keep their fingernails short and put gloves or socks on their hands, especially at night.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--67f14b359b7c154a7665c55b76335f33 mh-column--10 mh-column--m-3 mh-column--l-2 mh-column--offset-1\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--cffb48ece5c89b22bd809bccc8464e43\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/pharmacist.png?w=145\"\n        width=\"145\"\n        height=\"144\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Speak to your pharmacist\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Speak to your pharmacist about using cooling creams or gels to relieve itching.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--eaaad6fe4b8929a021c3f1a1abccbab3 mh-column--10 mh-column--m-3 mh-column--l-2 mh-column--offset-1\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--align-center mh-image--70b4f55f01f996a5ce9cfd80e0b0d33b\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/water.png?w=145\"\n        width=\"145\"\n        height=\"144\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Drink plenty of fluids\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Try ice lollies if your child isn&#8217;t drinking. A diet of soft, cold foods is best if chickenpox sores develop in the mouth.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e53e1050 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--align-center mh-column--33566defa4f1b26ffe4a5e0adcf78b36 mh-columns--gutter-l\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--d0214a9560dc053d5689d39afdfc3e93 mh-column--12 mh-column--m-12 mh-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">More information about treating chickenpox can be found via the HSE website.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b7e815a9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#2f78c5;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><div class=\"mh-columns mh-columns--vertical-alignment-center mh-column--849930208e634ed0fefde59a8034f226 mh-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mh-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--8688a369fc143b270eb780e3cafe2305 mh-column--9 mh-column--m-9 mh-column--l-6 mh-column--offset-l-2\">\n    \n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--left mh-heading--3d72f5f26918fe2eed47ec2408dbfc31\"><strong>Need more information on chickenpox?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"mh-heading mh-heading--24f8a0e44f6108d3e9c78bd7c8c992f9\">Talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about chickenpox today<\/h3>\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0964ebd1ebd08155d846a1d84403df7d\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mh-column mh-column--880fd05c6b962a80ed5ce9055e419a28 mh-column--3 mh-column--m-3 mh-column--l-2\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"mh-image mh-image--3f5442ef833c96220ea74ec312f91dd5\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/mhh-global.com\/chickenpoxaware-ie-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2022\/12\/doc_icon.png?w=297\"\n        width=\"297\"\n        height=\"300\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist\"\n            \/>\n                <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"mh-spacer mh-spacer--0f5cf704c1b47129955e76cf4d2c8113\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><div class=\"mh-columns 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