Chickenpox

• Rash - The rash caused by chickenpox appears 10 to 21 days after you're exposed to the varicella-zoster virus. The rash often lasts about 5 to 10 days.

Other symptoms that may appear 1 to 2 days before the rash include:

• Fever
• Loss of appetite.
• Headache.
• Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell.

Once the chickenpox rash appears, it goes through three phases:

• Raised bumps called papules, which break out over a few days.
• Small fluid-filled blisters called vesicles, which form in about one day and then break and leak.
• Crusts and scabs, which cover the broken blisters and take a few more days to heal.

If you suspect you or a family member has chickenpox, contact Saba Cares at  599.416.3288 for further instructions.   Do not come to the clinic with suspected chickenpox or other skin lesions unless instructed by a healthcare worker.

There are public health guidelines for both the infected person and their close and household contacts who have not previously had chickenpox. Following a positive diagnosis the guidelines will be thoroughly explained and should be followed closely. 

The chickenpox vaccination is included in the vaccination schedule for children as of 2022.