Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV). The disease results in a characteristic skin rash that forms small, itchy blisters, which eventually scab over. It usually starts on the chest, back, and face then spreads to the rest of the body. Other symptoms may include fever, feeling tired, and headaches. Symptoms usually last five to ten days. Complications may occasionally include pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, or bacterial infections of the skin among others. The disease is often more severe in adults than children. Symptoms begin ten to twenty one days after exposure to the virus.
Chickenpox is an airborne disease which spreads easily through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person. It may be spread from one to two days before the rash appears until all lesions have crusted over. It may also spread through contact with the blisters. Those with shingles may spread chickenpox to those who are not immune through contact with the blisters. The disease can usually be diagnosed based on the presenting symptom; however, in unusual cases may be confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of the blister fluid or scabs. Testing for antibodies may be done to determine if a person is or is not immune. People usually only get the disease once.
"Chickenpox" is the tenth episode of the second season of the animated television series South Park, and the 23rd episode of the series overall. "Chickenpox" originally aired in the United States on August 26, 1998 on Comedy Central.
Plot synopsis
Chickenpox begins to spread throughout South Park, and infects Stan's sister Shelley and Kenny. The other boys' mothers begin to think that maybe the other boys should be exposed to it too, so as to get it while they are young and it is easier to deal with. They agree and have the other boys stay over at Kenny's house. The boys are less than enthusiastic about spending the night over at Kenny's because he is so poor, comparing his home to a third-world country when they discover rats, a black-and-white television, and a ColecoVision game system; even the dinner served there is a meager waffle per person with no side dishes. The next day, Cartman and Stan get sick, but not Kyle. Stan's chickenpox gets so bad he has to be brought to the hospital with Shelley. Mrs. Broflovski tries sending Kyle over to Kenny's house again, much to Kyle's protests; she even invents a game for Kyle and Kenny to play called "Ooky Mouth", which involves Kenny spitting in Kyle's mouth while Kyle tries to say "Ooky Mouth". Cartman becomes unable to handle the itchiness from the pox and becomes intrigued and relieved when his mom gives him calamine lotion, despite her warnings of not to use too much.
A soft play center owner has slammed “selfish” parents who deliberately hosted a chickenpox party at her venue ... Chickenpox is “a very contagious disease that’s caused by varicella zoster virus.
The owner of a children's indoor activity centre has described a secret plan to arrange a "chickenpox party" at her venue as "shocking and selfish" ... Chickenpox is caused by a virus known as varicella zoster.
Chickenpox parties are still a thing ... You might’ve seen that a soft play manager recently condemned a parent’s private plans to host a chickenpox party at her venue ...Please do not take your child out if they are poorly.”What is a chickenpox party?.
Parents have been criticised for planning a secret chickenpox party in a play centre ... Chickenpox is a common infection which usually gets better on its own after up to two weeks, according to NHS guidance.
Parents have been criticised for planning a secret chickenpox party in a play centre ... Chickenpox is a common infection which usually gets better on its own after up to two weeks, according to NHS guidance.
The owner of a soft play centre has criticised ‘shocking and selfish’ parents after it emerged they had planned a secret ‘chickenpox party’ at her venue ... ‘Someone deliberately bringing in something like chickenpox is very selfish.
DOCTORS are warning parents that ‘chickenpox parties’ are never a good idea ... “Someone deliberately bringing in something like chickenpox is very selfish. “If you want to have a chickenpox party, have it in your own home.”.
Health department directs all hostels and paying guest accommodations in the surrounding area, numbering nearly 50 facilities, to vacate their premises for the duration of the closure ....
Chickenpox will become a notifiable disease from next month ... The move has been prompted by the likely addition of a chickenpox ... However, making chickenpox a notifiable disease will help to monitor.
STATE COLLEGE — Three cases of chickenpox have been confirmed at Penn State’s main campus according to UniversityHealth Services... Those unsure of their immunity should check their records, health officials said. × This page requires Javascript.
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04 Mar 2025
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04 Mar 2025