Chicken Pox Guide: Symptoms, Stages and Treatment

Chicken pox in adults and babies progresses through distinct stages of rash and itching. Recognizing the difference between flea bites and chicken pox is essential for providing the correct treatment.

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Foods to Avoid for Chicken Pox

Published Dec,18 2018 | By Brynne Chandler

Figuring out food for a chicken pox infected child can be frustrating, because even the most adventurous eaters can get picky when they're sick. Bland comfort foods are your best choice for keeping them nourished while they heal.

Brynne Chandler is an avid runner, swimmer and occasional weight-lifter who fell in love with all things fitness related while writing TV Animation in Los Angeles. Her passion for healthy living and fascination with nutrition led to taking classes at the University of California Northridge, working with chefs, caterers and inspired her second career writing non-fiction and instructional articles. Brynne is hard at work on her first cookbook which combines simple, fresh recipes with science-based natural health remedies.