DO’S AND DON’T’S FOR CHICKENPOX

Do’s and Don’ts:

1.                   Avoid close contact with people who are having respiratory illness.

2.         The sick person should stay at home, and avoid going into the community, school/office, public places for at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved.

3.         Sick persons at home should keep distance from others. 

4.         Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette:-

                     

(a)        Cover the nose/mouth with a handkerchief/ tissue paper when coughing or sneezing which should be disposed off in dustbins;

(b)        Perform hand hygiene (e.g., frequent hand washing with soap and water, alcohol-based hand rub, or antiseptic hand wash) and thoroughly dried preferably using disposable tissue/ paper/ towel after contact after having contact with respiratory secretions and contaminated objects/materials.

5.         Triple layer surgical Mask of standard and certified make should be worn by Suspected/ probable/confirmed cases of influenza or by the care provider in home care settings and close family contacts of such cases undergoing home care. 

6.         Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

7.         Avoid smoking.

8.         Persons who have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath should seek immediate medical attention and report to the nearby hospital.

9.                   If sick persons must go into the community (e.g., to seek medical care), then they should wear a face mask or use a handkerchief or tissues to cover any coughing and sneezing so as to reduce the risk of spreading the infection in the community.

10.        Immunization status should be upto date as per National Universal Immunisation Programme.