Jangseong-gun Reports Chickenpox Outbreak... Urges Special Caution Including Handwashing

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do has urged special caution due to an increase in patients with the second-class infectious disease, chickenpox.

According to the county on the 8th, chickenpox is an infectious disease transmitted through direct contact with vesicular lesions or respiratory secretions such as saliva and nasal mucus. After an incubation period of 10 to 21 days, symptoms such as low-grade fever and vesicular rash last for about a week.

Jangseong County Office View
[Photo by Jangseong County]

It is highly contagious and quickly causes group infections. Once infected, the virus remains in the body for life and may manifest as shingles in adulthood.

To prevent chickenpox, wash hands frequently and cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.

If infection is suspected, seek medical treatment immediately. Infected patients should refrain from attending school or group activities until the vesicles have crusted over. Newborns receive vaccination at 12 to 15 months of age.

A health center official said, “The incidence of chickenpox is rapidly increasing compared to last year,” and urged, “Please strictly follow personal hygiene and other preventive measures.”

Jangseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu baekok@asiae.co.kr

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