More spots appear over the following 3 to 4 days and usually spread over the body. The spots dry out and form scabs. The scabs usually fall off after one week. At risk are babies under three months of age and people older than 65 who have never had chickenpox. They can become very ill from Chickenpox.
Complications are rare.
Infection of the ears, throat and skin by bacteria can occur but are unusual. Treatment consists of reducing the itch with antihistamine tablets and mixtures and topical applications such as Calamine Lotion. Sometimes the virus will occur on the eye and this will require special anti-viral treatment. Although an immunisation for Chickenpox has been produced, it is not available in Australia. Protection from the virus can be obtained by using antibodies from recently infected people.