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For many children this will be the first time that you won't be able to kiss it better. Happily, however, symptoms tend to be mild in young children and chickenpox usually runs its course without serious consequences. In most cases, the biggest problem is likely to be stopping little hands from scratching as this can cause infection and even scarring.
The website includes an introduction by mother and media medic Dr Sarah Brewer. Dr Brewer is the author of many popular health books and a frequent contributor on health issues on TV, radio and in the national press.
Last updated 1/18/2011
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