Chickenpox is a highly contagious but very common illness that affects most children. We’ve searched the net to find the best home remedies.
A child recently died in Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after contracting measles during a local outbreak. It is incredibly important we make sure our children are protected against this disease.
Vaccination of children is not currently advised in UK, even if mother is pregnant and in the midst of an outbreak. She is 98-99% likely to be immune.
In an attempt to provide clarification on this confusing topic, Dr Akash Deep, Consultant Paediatrician at The Portland Hospital, part of HCA UK, takes us through the most common rashes seen in children, what they look like and when to seek medical advice.
An expert article on Chicken Pox detailing what to look out for and how best to treat it.
