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Kansas – Sedgwick County School Outbreak

Chicken Pox Outbreak in Sedgwick County Local Schools

Feb 11, 2008

Sedgwick County health officials say there has been an outbreak of Chickenpox (Varicella) in two schools in the county. KAKE News has learned that one of those schools is Tanglewood elementary in Derby.

Twenty nine cases have been reported so far in 2008. That’s compared to 23 cases in all of 2006 and 55 cases in all of 2007.
The most common symptoms of chickenpox are fever and an itchy rash which covers the body. The rash usually is most concentrated on the face, scalp, and trunk. Occasionally more serious complications occur including swelling of the brain or pneumonia.

Varicella is highly contagious and spread by coughing and sneezing. Contact with the skin lesions can also spread the disease.

Due to the high level of contagiousness, as well as the potential for serious complications, it is important to seek medical attention from your primary care physician if you or your child is exhibiting symptoms of
Chickenpox. Although children typically acquire the disease, adolescents and adults are at higher risk for a more severe case.

For the full story at wibw.com

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