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Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which usually lasts 4 to 7 days. It manifests through rashes and wounds with fluid leaking out. Children are the ones commonly affected by this. 

HOW IS CHICKENPOX TRANSMITTED:

• Respiratory Droplets
• Air
• Direct Contact 

SYMPTOMS OF CHICKENPOX:

• Rashes and wounds first appear on the chest, back, and the face 
• Fever

• Redness and itchy patches, which later becomes vesicles during the third and fourth day of fever
• Lethargy
• Muscle and joint pain 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE CHICKENPOX:

• Rashes usually disappear within 2 weeks even without medication.
• Stay and rest inside the house. Avoid going to school or work for faster recovery and to prevent the spread of disease.
• Consult a doctor.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

QUEZON CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT — CITY EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE DIVISION
cityhealth@quezoncity.gov.ph
8988-4242 local 1609, 8703-2759, 8703-4398, 0999-2290751 

REFERENCE:
QUEZON CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT