Friday, February 6, 2015

micro journal 3

Chickenpox ( varicella)

What is chickenpox?

it is a very contagious disease cause by the varicella zoster virus. it causes a blister like rash, itching, tiredness and fever.it can be very complicated especially in children, adults and people who have a weak immune system. Chickenpox can be spread easily from an infected person to someone do not have chickenpox or have received the vaccine. also there are some complications for certain people who don't have a strong immune system because of a disease like cancer, pregnant women, infant and adolescent.
it can be spread from someone who have the shingles to someone who received the vaccine.the only that is efficient to prevent chickenpox is to be vaccinated. it is safe and prevent you to have it.

i had chickenpox once when i was a child. it gave me fever, rash, itching, hurting. first i had the fever than the rash start to appear on my face and then the rest of my body.it was a painful experience because i am itching and the rash was hurting me also.It was all over my body. my mom went to the doctor with me and they prescribe me some medicine. one was for the rash put it on. now when i went to the doctor still can know about it because my immune system still have the scar. Also i can still see the scab of the rash on my arm till today.
Teen's death from varicella highlights importance of catch-up vaccines
 if you are a parent my suggestion to you it's to get your child vaccinated  for chickenpox. it might reduce the risk of having it and the painful process.

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