chickenpox

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy rash with fluid-filled blisters. While most cases in children are mild, the illness can spread easily within families, schools, childcare centres, and workplaces. Staying Home to Reduce Spread If a child has chickenpox, caregivers should notify the school and keep the child home for […]

Chickenpox is a common childhood illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Most Canadian children encounter the virus at some point, and while the condition is usually mild, it can be uncomfortable and easily spread to others. What Chickenpox Looks Like The condition typically begins with: Mild fever Tiredness or irritability Itchy red spots that