Jangseong-gun, Winter Chickenpox Outbreak... Urges Preventive Measures Like Handwashing

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, has urged special caution regarding chickenpox infections.

According to the county on the 22nd, chickenpox, a second-class infectious disease, is an acute exanthematous infectious disease caused by the "varicella-zoster virus" and is transmitted through direct contact with the vesicular fluid of chickenpox patients or respiratory secretions.

After an incubation period of about 10 to 20 days, symptoms such as mild fever and rash appear, and it is characterized by high infectivity.

Jangseong-gun Government Office. [Photo by Jangseong-gun]

It often spreads from winter to spring when people mainly stay indoors. During the "COVID-19 pandemic" period, the incidence decreased due to mask-wearing, but last year it occurred about 30% more than the average year.

To avoid contracting chickenpox, it is important to pay attention to personal hygiene such as regular handwashing. If you have never had chickenpox before, it is also good to get vaccinated in advance.

If suspicious symptoms appear, seek medical treatment at a nearby medical institution. Avoid contact with others until the rash subsides and scabs (crusts) form, indicating that infectivity has disappeared.

An official from the Jangseong-gun Public Health Center said, "Since there is a high probability of outbreaks in places where children mainly engage, such as kindergartens, daycare centers, schools, after-school care classes, and academies, please strictly follow the prevention guidelines."

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

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