Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a viral condition caused by the varicella zoster virus. Varicella is known to be very infectious and the World Health Organization estimates that upwards of 90% of susceptible people will develop chickenpox if they come into contact with it. 

​Course Objectives

By the end of this course participants should be able to explain:

• What chickenpox is and how it is linked to shingles
• The common symptoms seen in chickenpox
• Over-the-counter treatments used to manage these symptoms
• How to manage at-risk individuals exposed to the virus​

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