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Please I've tried using calamine lotion for my baby for his chicken pox, it hasn't improved. What can I use pleasePlease I've tried using calamine lotion for my baby for his chicken pox, it hasn't improved. What can I use please
First of all, you shouldn't self medicate. It is not advisable as most people tends to get it wrong eventually which increases the risk of complicating medical issues. The best, in most cases, is to visit an hospital and seek the expertise of medical professionals.

Secondly, calamine lotion is an antipruritic agent. This means it is only meant to alleviate the itchiness associated with the chicken pox rash. There are still other symptoms which won't be eradicated with the singular use of calamine lotion.

Antibiotics will be needed to stop the infection. If there is fever, paracetamol or ibuprofen will be fine too.

Nevertheless, remember to consult a professional before choosing an antibiotic.
Is an 18 months old baby eligible for MMR and Chicken Pox vaccines?
My neighbour son was infected with chickenpox, what precautions do I need to take so that my 11 months baby will not be affected?...
Ensure you limit contact with the infected person as much as possible. Try and separate him/her to limit contact with other members of the family. If you can get Chicken pox immunoglobulin, that will provide excellent temporary protection for your baby especially but it is scarce and generally expensive. Do your best and pray for the best outcome.
Please what can be used to treat chickenpox for babies?
Chicken pox is a viral infection.
Please visit the doctor for proper management.
I need help. Please, I want to know how if I can prevent chickenpox from affecting my baby (1yr10mnths)? Her niece staying with me...
You have to try and separate her (your niece) to limit contact with other members of the family especially your baby.
Pls, my little brother (5yrs) has dark marks from after-effects of chickenpox on his skin and it's been there for a long time now....
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Please, be patient most spots will clear on their own....You can try Bio oil or shea butter too if it may help
Pls, I would like to confirm something very Important from you, I went to the hospital yesterday to make an enquiry about my child...She mentioned that I have to give him a booster for Penta, OPV and PCV he was given when he was six weeks old and I also think sh...
Dear mom, yes the woman is right.this is the schedule for
The NPI vaccines and their schedule are as follows:
⦁ At birth……BCG, OPV, HBV
⦁ 6 weeks…..Penta, OPV
⦁ 10 weeks…Penta; OPV
⦁ 14 weeks…Penta, OPV
⦁ 9 months…Measles, yellow fever
⦁ Vitamin A recommended every 6 months from age 6 months to 5years
Non NPI
PCV – usually given along with the Penta and OPV at 6, 10 and 14 weeks
⦁ Rotavirus vaccine – usually also given at 6 and 10 weeks; some given second dose at 14 weeks
⦁ MMR – First dose at 12 – 15 months; Second dose at 4 – 6 years
⦁ MCV – usually given at age 2 years (can be administered from age of one year)
⦁ Varicella vaccine
My baby has contracted chickenpox and has not yet taken the vaccineHe is not yet nine months, what can I do to calm the situation this night before taking him to the hospital tomorrow morning pls a...
what are the things you observed in your baby that makes you feel he has contacted Chickenpox? I mean the symptoms he is showing.
I have someone that is going through body diseases which is chicken pox and her body is scratching her, pls which drugs can the pe...
Who made the diagnosis of chicken pox? She should go to the hospital and let a doctor make a proper diagnosis and proffer an appropriate treatment plan for her.
How do I prevent my 4 months old EBF baby from having Chickenpox which his sister currently having?
Try and separate baby to limit contact with the sister. Separate their bed, towels, clothing. If you can get chicken pox immunoglobulin, that will provide excellent temporary protection for your baby especially but it is scarce and generally expensive. Do your best and pray for the best outcomes.