There are certain times that you will need to contact your child’s pediatrician or your family doctor.
If your child’s temperature rises to 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.8 Celsius) or lasts for more than four days.
The child has a difficult time breathing.
Has a hacking or barky cough that persists past the time when the blisters have disappeared.
Experiences a severe and long lasting headache.
Has trouble standing or walking.
Cannot look at bright lights or experiences a severe light sensitivity.
Has a stiff neck and/or vomits.
Is continually drowsy.
Cannot be awakened.
Has a rash that oozes pus or the blisters turn yellow or greenish color.
When the rash is swollen, red, fevered or sore.
If you’re uncertain about any aspect of your child’s suffering, call his pediatrician, your family doctor or take him to the emergency room of the local hospital. It is better to err on the safe side and get an opinion from a health care professional who is knowledgeable about chickenpox and its secondary effects.
Caring for a child with chickenpox can be a trying experience, but before you know it, your child will have returned to his normal schedule. There is one good thing about chickenpox. The chances of your child having a reoccurrence during his lifetime are next to nil.