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Non-urgent advice: Speak to a GP if:

you're not sure it's chickenpox
the skin around the blisters is red, hot or painful (signs of infection)
your child is dehydrated
you're concerned about your child or they get worse

Tell the receptionist you think it's chickenpox before going in. They may recommend a special appointment time if other patients are at risk.

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Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment if:

you're an adult and have chickenpox
you're pregnant and haven't had chickenpox before and you've been near someone with it
you have a weakened immune system and you've been near someone with chickenpox
you think your newborn baby has chickenpox

In these situations, your GP can prescribe medicine to prevent complications. You need to take it within 24 hours of the spots coming out.

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Immediate action required: Call 999 if you have sudden chest pain that:

spreads to your arms, back, neck or jaw
makes your chest feel tight or heavy
also started with shortness of breath, sweating and feeling or being sick

You could be having a heart attack. Call 999 immediately as you need immediate treatment in hospital.

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Last Updated 2 May 2025

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