What to do with children who have come into contact with people with chickenpox

Children who come into contact with people with chickenpox may also be infected with the varicella-zoster virus and should seek medical attention and be isolated at home. Chickenpox is highly contagious, can be infected by direct touch or too close to other chickenpox patients (through the air), may also be infected by contact with blister pus-stained clothing, if children accidentally contact with chickenpox patients should pay attention to the following points: 1. Children should seek medical treatment promptly after contact with the patient, and go to a regular hospital for varicella zoster immunoglobulin injection within 96 hours, which can effectively reduce the risk of varicella-zoster virus infection. 2. Children should be isolated at home as much as possible in normal times and go out less, meanwhile, ensure that the air in the home is smooth and children’s clothes are washed separately from others. If your child develops symptoms of mild fever, malaise and muscle aches, or even a rash, be sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child comes into contact with a chickenpox patient, parents should not self-administer medication to their child and need to seek medical attention and isolation as soon as possible.