You should check with your parents to determine if you have had chicken pox as a child. If you have had the disease, then you are protected. There is really nothing you can do if you have not had the disease. If you develop symptoms, seek medical care. A. Isolation is recommended and do not attend class.
Treatment is primarily concerned with decreasing itching and preventing secondary infection.
Itching may be relieved by Calamine Lotion or soothing baths using Aveeno colloidal oatmeal which can be purchased without a prescription. Wearing mittens or socks on hands at night can prevent scratching. Bathe frequently and keep your hands clean to avoid infecting the lesions. To prevent scarring, do not pick off the scabs. Treatment with the prescription medicine, Acyclovir, may help end the disease earlier.