chicken pox Flashcards
1
Q
chicken pox is rare due to the varicella vaccine, however, if a child does contract chicken pox, the primary focus is to prevent____ in the lesions.
A
infection
2
Q
what home remedy can alleviate the itching associated with chicken pox?
A
- oatmeal bath
- best is baking soda paste
3
Q
are chicken pox contagious?
A
yes; very
4
Q
what happens to the growth rate between 6 and 12 years of age?
A
decreases; slows down
5
Q
how much earlier do girls experience the onset of adolescence?
A
1-2 years
