Prevent the child from scratching the pox (due torisk of sepsis (blood poisoning), for example, by infection with streptococcus type A). Therefore, also cut the fingernails short or even put cotton gloves on the child. Furthermore, you should not bathe the child, as this promotes itching.
On the occurrence of fever:
Bed rest and physical rest (even if fever is only mild; if limb pain and lassitude occur without fever, bed rest and physical rest is also required, because myocarditis/heartmuscle inflammation could occur as a result of the infection).
Fever below 38.5 °C does not necessarily need to be treated! (Exceptions: Children prone to febrile convulsions; elderly, debilitated people; patients with a weakened immune system).
In case of fever from 39 ° C calf compresses can help to lower the temperature, which often leads to an improvement in the condition.
After the fever still a fever-free day of rest, if necessary longer (mainly bed rest and stay indoors).
Adherence to the following specific nutritional recommendations during illness:
Sufficient fluid intake! Since in the course of a febrile illness there is a strong loss of fluids, fluid intake should be according to the following rule of thumb: for each degree of body temperature above 37 °C, an additional 0.5-1 liters per °C. Teas are best suited.
In febrile illnesses, a light whole food diet is recommended. Within the framework of this diet, the following foods and preparation methods should be avoided, as experience has shown that they often cause discomfort:
Voluminous and fatty meals
Legumes and vegetables such as white cabbage, kale, peppers, sauerkraut, leeks, onions, savoy cabbage, mushrooms.
Raw stone and pome fruit
Fresh bread, wholemeal bread
Hard boiled eggs
Carbonated drinks
Fried, breaded, smoked, very spicy or very sweet foods.
Too cold or too hot food
Diet rich in:
Vitamins (Vitamin C) – Due to the fever, there may be a deficiency of vitamin C. In addition, vitamin C is important for the immune system. Foods rich in vitamin C are vegetables such as spinach and fruits (oranges, strawberries, kiwis, currants), which are also well tolerated during an infection.