https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e Varicella Virus en-us 2022-07-14 16:49:52 UTC 2022-07-14 18:14:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://cdn.thinglink.me/api/image/1028969324129288194/1024/10/scaletowidth/0/0/1/1/false/true?wait=true emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243546271 This virus is known as the Chicken Pox. This disease has the potential to be harmful and even deadly. This virus is spread through air-borne exposure. This condition can lasts days or even weeks. This disease is very rare and only has a reported 20,000 cases per year. There is a vaccine available to help to prevent this disease. ]]> 2022-07-14 17:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243546271 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243549972 The obvious sign of chicken pox would be the reddish bumps and blisters on the body. The blisters can be more severe leading to fluid filled sacs. They spread rather quickly over the body. Other symptoms to be expected are fever and loss of appetite. With this virus, one can also expect tiredness and headaches. ]]> 2022-07-14 17:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243549972 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243555855 For this virus, the prevention method is vaccination. Two doses are required for maximum strength. The first dose for the chicken pox vaccine is given to children 12-15 months of age. The second dose is given between the age of 4 and 6 years. With this prevention method in place for children, it greatly lowers the risk of contracting chicken pox.]]> 2022-07-14 17:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243555855 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243560743 Chicken pox is not limited to any age or race. Studies have shown a huge peak for chicken pox in children during their preschool and kindergarten years. Although this study focuses on the fact that children are prone, elders are just as likely to contract it. Without vaccination, everyone is in danger of chicken pox. For children and elders, this virus has more potential to become deadly.]]> 2022-07-14 17:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243560743 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243567337 There are many antihistamines that reduce the itchiness of chicken pox. Over the counter medication can be given to reduce fever and headaches. Antivirals can reduce the replication of the virus. There are other measures that can be taken to reduce the symptoms, such as rest and soothing lotion. You could also change your diet to exclude fried or salty foods.]]> 2022-07-14 17:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243567337 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243572216 The Varicella-zoster virus is one of the nine known herpes viruses that affects humans. After contracting this virus, it continues to remain dormant in the body. Varicella-zoster falls in the family Herpesviridae. It is highly transferrable among humans, being airborne. When someone is exposed twice to chicken pox, it is known as shingles. It is common in adults.]]> 2022-07-14 18:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243572216 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243572602 2022-07-14 18:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243572602 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243573341 2022-07-14 18:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243573341 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243573611 2022-07-14 18:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243573611 emilylopez2748 https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243574246 2022-07-14 18:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emilylopez2748/884aykw5k8om6f6e/wish/2243574246