Children's Ailments.
Chicken Pox.

Chicken Pox is prevalent amongst the children at the present time. Luckily, this annoying disease usually occurs only once in a lifetime, but parents should be able to recognize it, if it happens to any of their children so that proper action may be taken. It is usually preceded by a feverish condition, and the eruption of white-headed pimples occurs on the breast, shoulders, face, scalp and body generally. The palate also is sometimes affected. It is very important that the pimples should not be scratched or rubbed by the patient, as this sometimes results in slight pitting. The irritation may be allayed by sponging the patient and applying an antiseptic talcum powder or carbolised oil to the affected areas.

Isolate the patient in a warm, well-ventilated room. Give a light, nourishing diet and copious drinks, such as water, fruit drinks, boiled water, etc.

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