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Abi Jackson PA & Matt Jackson

Top chickenpox queries answered by a medical expert

Chickenpox is extremely common and spreads easily among young children, resulting in that tell tale itchy red rash. It is often spread by being in the same room as someone with the virus or by touching things with the fluid from the blisters on.

So with it being a common illness, it's no surprise that many parents at some point or another find themselves asking questions about what they can do if their child has chickenpox. Popular queries include whether you can go to work and when you should take your child to go and see a doctors.

Health professionals have now answered some of the top questions surrounding the common illness.

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