Symptom checker
Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.
What causes chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s information on causes of chickenpox.
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Chickenpox diagnosis
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how diagnose the condition.
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Chickenpox prevention
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how to prevent the condition.
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Chickenpox treatments
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how to treat it.
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Chickenpox (varicella)
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how to help ease symptoms and discomfort.
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Shingles
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Find out how to recognise the symptoms and what treatments are available.
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Kids' health
Discover more about health topics relevant to kids and their parents and carers, such as fever and high temperature, medicines, vomiting, mental health and chickenpox.
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Shingles treatments
Treatments are available to lessen the severity of shingles and to prevent complications - although there is no cure. Learn about the treatment options here.
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Immunisation and pregnancy
During pregnancy, your immune system is naturally weaker than usual so are more susceptible to certain infections and illnesses which can be harmful to you and your developing baby.
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School exclusion periods
If your child has an infectious illness, you may need to keep them home to stop it spreading at day-care or school. Learn about school exclusion periods here.
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