What is Chickenpox?How Home healthcare helps in prevention.

The Characteristic feature of Chickenpox is a skin rash. Varicella zoster virus is the name of virus which is responsible for infection. Mostly people  get infected  when they’re young if they haven’t taken a chicken pox vaccine.

Adult patients are 25 times more likely to die from this disease.This disease may give rise to number of complications such as pneumonia or an inflammation of the brain both of which can be serious.

Which Adults need chickenpox vaccine?

• All elders who never received the chickenpox vaccine and never had the chickenpox.
• Adults who are at higher risk of exposure should especially consider vaccination. They include healthcare workers, college students, teachers, and daycare workers. 
• The vaccination reduces the chance of getting chickenpox.

What are the symptoms of infection.

• Symptoms  are in the form of rashes that develops into itchy blisters all over the body. The rash may spread to the mouth or other parts of the body.
• It can also cause body aches, fever and fatigue. 
• It is not usually severe, but there is an increased risk of hospitalisation in elder adults and younger’s.

Home healthcare helps in prevention.

• The vast majority of medical authorities believe that getting the vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
• Medical attendant make sure that elders getting more sleep, eating more fresh fruit and vegetables cutting down on refined sugars, practicing good hygiene and light exercise are all proven ways to keep your immune strong.
• Elderly patient should stay away from infected people to help prevent transmission.
• Patient Caregivers can ensure that the infected person’s clothing, bed sheets, and towels are washed regularly and thoroughly, add baking soda to the laundry for greater disinfecting power.

Weeheal is providing patient care and elderly services at home in Mohali and Chandigarh.