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Win Huggies® nappies and Pink Lining change-bag
To celebrate the launch of the unique new drylock technology, Alfie is giving 2 of his fellow babies the chance to win a Huggies® nappies and Pink Lining change-bag prize pack, worth £100!
Competition ends 31st May 2012Groups
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Chickenpox in pregnancy
In the UK, it’s estimated that nine out of ten pregnant women (90%) in the UK are already immune to chickenpox (varicella). Once you have had chickenpox, it’s extremely rare to catch it a second time, so there’s therefore no need to worry about catching it during pregnancy. If you’re sure you’ve had chickenpox, you…
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Tagged chicken pox, chickenpox, Pregnancy, pregnancy complications, Rash, varicella, Virus
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What to do: Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a common illness caused by the varicella zoster virus. It occurs mainly in autumn and winter, and it is spread through tiny droplets of saliva in the fine spray created by coughing or sneezing. It is usually a childhood illness. The incubation period is 15-20 days. The illness starts with a mild fever lasting about three…
