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From nhs.uk, 10th July 2019
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"text": "<p><strong>Chickenpox is common and mostly affects children, although you can get it at any age. It usually gets better by itself within a week without needing to see a GP.</strong></p>\n",
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"text": "<h3>Other symptoms</h3>\n\n<p>You might get symptoms before or after the spots, including:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>a high temperature above 38C</li>\n<li>aches and pains, and generally feeling unwell</li>\n<li>loss of appetite</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Chickenpox is very itchy and can make children feel miserable, even if they do not have many spots. Chickenpox is usually much worse in adults. </p>\n\n<p>It's possible to get chickenpox more than once, although it's unusual.</p>\n",
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"text": "<h3>If you're not sure it's chickenpox</h3>\n\n<p>Check other <a href=\"https://api.nhs.uk/conditions/rashes-babies-and-children/\">rashes in children</a>.</p>\n",
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"text": "<h3>Important</h3>\n\n<p>You'll need to stay away from school, nursery or work until all the spots have crusted over. </p>\n\n<p>This is usually 5 days after the spots first appeared.</p>\n",
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"text": "\n <div>\n <h3>Do</h3>\n <ul>\n<li>drink plenty of fluid (try ice lollies if your child is not drinking) to avoid dehydration</li>\n<li>take <a href=\"https://beta.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults\">paracetamol</a> to help with pain and discomfort</li>\n<li>put socks on your child's hands at night to stop scratching </li>\n<li>cut your child's nails</li>\n<li>use cooling creams or gels from your pharmacy</li>\n<li>speak to a pharmacist about using antihistamine medicine to help itching</li>\n<li>bathe in cool water and pat the skin dry (do not rub)</li>\n<li>dress in loose clothes</li>\n<li>check with your airline if you're going on holiday \u2013 many airlines will not allow you to fly with chickenpox</li>\n</ul>\n\n </div>\n <div>\n <h3>Don't</h3>\n <ul>\n<li>do not use <a href=\"https://beta.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-adults\">ibuprofen</a> unless advised to do so by your doctor, as it may cause serious skin infections</li>\n<li>do not give aspirin to children under 16</li>\n<li>do not be around pregnant women, newborn babies and people with a weakened immune system, as it can be dangerous for them</li>\n</ul>\n\n </div>\n ",
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"text": "<h3>Speak to a GP if:</h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>you're not sure it's chickenpox</li>\n<li>the skin around the blisters is red, hot or painful (signs of infection)</li>\n<li>your child is <a href=\"https://api.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/\">dehydrated</a></li>\n<li>you're concerned about your child or they get worse</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Tell the receptionist you think it's chickenpox before going in. </p>\n\n<p>They may recommend a special appointment time if other patients are at risk.</p>\n",
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"text": "<h3>Get advice from 111 now if:</h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>you're an adult and have chickenpox</li>\n<li>you're pregnant and have not had chickenpox before and have been near someone with it </li>\n<li>you have a weakened immune system and have been near someone with chickenpox</li>\n<li>you think your newborn baby has chickenpox </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>You may need medicine to prevent complications. You need to take it within 24 hours of the spots coming out.</p>\n\n<p>111 will tell you what to do. They can arrange a phone call from a nurse or doctor if you need one.</p>\n\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https://111.nhs.uk/?utm_source=nhsuk&amp;utm_campaign=conditions&amp;utm_content=chickenpox\">111.nhs.uk</a> or <a href=\"tel:111\">call 111</a>.</p>\n\n<h4>Other ways to get help</h4>\n\n<div class=\"block-markdown\"><p><strong>Get an urgent GP appointment</strong></p>\n\n<p>A GP may be able to treat you.</p>\n\n<p>Ask your GP practice for an urgent appointment.</p>\n</div>",
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"text": "<h2>It's easy to catch chickenpox</h2>\n\n<p>You can catch chickenpox by being in the same room as someone with it. </p>\n\n<p>It's also spread by touching clothes or bedding that has fluid from the blisters on it. </p>\n\n<h3>How long chickenpox is infectious for</h3>\n\n<p>Chickenpox is infectious from 2 days before the spots appear to until they have crusted over, usually 5 days after they first appeared.</p>\n\n<h3>How soon you get symptoms after coming into contact with chickenpox</h3>\n\n<p>It takes 1 to 3 weeks from the time you were exposed to chickenpox for the spots to start appearing.</p>\n",
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"text": "<h2>Chickenpox in pregnancy</h2>\n\n<p>It's rare to get chickenpox when you're pregnant, and the chance of it causing complications is low. </p>\n\n<p>If you do get chickenpox when you're pregnant, there's a small risk of your baby being very ill when it's born. </p>\n\n<p>Speak to a GP if you have not had chickenpox and have been near someone with it.</p>\n",
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"text": "<h2>The chickenpox vaccine</h2>\n\n<p>You can get the chickenpox vaccine on the NHS if there's a risk of harming someone with a weakened immune system. </p>\n\n<p>For example, a child could be vaccinated if 1 of their parents was having chemotherapy. </p>\n\n<p>You can pay for the vaccine at some private clinics or travel clinics. It costs between \u00a3120 and \u00a3200.</p>\n",
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"text": "<h2>Shingles and chickenpox</h2>\n\n<p>You cannot catch shingles from someone with chickenpox. </p>\n\n<p>You can catch chickenpox from someone with shingles if you have not had chickenpox before.</p>\n\n<p>When you get chickenpox, the virus stays in your body. It can be triggered again if your immune system is low and cause shingles. </p>\n\n<p>This can be because of stress, certain conditions, or treatments like chemotherapy.</p>\n",
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