It is believed to work by stopping the production of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation. Ibuprofen can be used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, menstrual cramps, sprains, strains, backache, headaches, migraine, muscular aches and pain, sore throat, cold and flu, and dental pain.
Some children can fel quite sick with chickenpox and may vomit. You may find this page helpful Chickenpox-Symptoms-NHS Choices If he is vomiting a lot, or has diarrhoea, and is not drinking much or having we nappies, it would be a good idea to contact your GP or NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 for more advice.I hope he gets well soon Rachel. 25-03-11, 11:58 #3.ou may have already had bloods taken for chickenpox immunity, but it is definitely a good idea to check-hopefully you have had it already. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and hope your little one is better soon Rachel.
According to the AAP, the best way to protect your baby from chickenpox during the first year of life is to keep him away from children with the active disease. Once he reaches 12 to 15 months, he can have the first dose of the chickenpox vaccine. A second dose is recommended between ages 4 and 6 years.lso, there are other rashes that parents might think are chickenpox but really aren't. Your child's doc will want to be sure what your baby has really is chickenpox and not some other type of illness. He'll also want to make sure that if it is chickenpox there are no signs of complications.