14/01/2025
A message from St John Ambulance
Chickenpox is going around again! Please remember NOT to give your children nurofen/ibuprofen if you think your child has it.
This type of medicine is an anti-inflammatory. It reacts with the chickenpox making them go deeper into the skin tissue, potentially causing a more severe secondary infection.
Better options:
๐ถParacetamol for fever
๐ถCalamine Lotion for the itch
๐ถKeep your child hydrated
Always seek medical advice.