If your child is uncomfortable because of a fever from chickenpox, you can have the child:
- Drink more water and juices. Children may enjoy sucking on ice chips or Popsicles.
- Take lukewarm sponge baths.
- Dress lightly and avoid wrapping up in warm blankets.
- Take medication to reduce fever as needed. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Liquiprin, Tempra) or ibuprofen (Advil) can be safely used to reduce fever from chickenpox. However, it may prolong the illness by 1 or 2 days. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Credits
| Author | Amy Fackler, MA |
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Last Updated | June 13, 2006 |
Author:Amy Fackler, MA
Debby Golonka, MPH
Debby Golonka, MPH
Last Updated: 06/13/2006
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