Colds
Even in this day and age there is still no magic cure for the common cold. Go to bed and take plenty of drinks. If you have a headache or are feverish, take paracetamol as instructed on the packaging. Antibiotics will have no affect on the common cold!
Chickenpox
On the first day a rash appears as small red patches about 3 - 4 mm across. Within a few hours of these developing, small blisters appear in the centre of these patches.
During the next three to four day's further patches will appear and the earlier ones will turn 'crusty' and fall off. Oily calamine lotion may be applied to soothe the often severe itching. Cool baths may also help.
The most infectious period is from two to three days before the rash appears and up to five days after this date. Children may return to school as soon as the last 'crusts' have dropped off. |
