The symptoms of chickenpox are a rash that turns into blisters that
turn into a dry scab. This can be seen all over the body and 200-250
blisters is quite common. It can be very itchy and painful. You will
also feel generally ill with fever, headaches and tiredness.

It is nearly impossible to prevent the spread of chickenpox, or
rather of the virus Varicella Herpes Zoster which causes chickenpox.

Herpes Zoster spreads via the humidity in the air in the
incubation period of chickenpox which lasts from 7 to 23 days and has no
symptoms. About 90% of the worlds population had chickenpox in childhood.

Yes, your child should see a doctor. The doctor will diagnose
the child and advise you on how to handle the illness best. As
a parent it can be difficult to determine whether the child has
a normal case of chickenpox or a severe case of chickenpox. Chickenpox
is not usually treated as there is no cure for it and it will go
away without treatment.