Chickenpox in children is generally not contagious to adults, but it cannot be ruled out that some immunocompromised adults may be infected and develop shingles. Chickenpox is usually seen in children, mainly caused by chickenpox-herpes zoster virus infection, has a certain degree of self-healing, but also highly contagious. Therefore, after the discovery of chickenpox, symptomatic treatment should be given, and good isolation to prevent transmission to others. For adults, usually high immunity, even if the child has chickenpox, will not be infected. However, it cannot be ruled out that some adults with low immunity may be infected with varicella-zoster virus after close contact with their children, which may cause shingles. To prevent your child from getting chickenpox, you can get vaccinated against chickenpox. In cases where chickenpox has already appeared, it is necessary to take good care of the child and seek medical attention in time.