Vaccination reduces risk and severity of chickenpox.

Calamine lotion may temporarily soothe itching.

Avoid aspirin in children with chickenpox due to risk of Reye syndrome.

Antiviral medications may reduce outbreak severity and frequency.

Oatmeal baths may soothe itchy skin.

Maintaining adequate daily fluid intake. Dehydration is a well-recognised migraine trigger. Simple and risk-free preventive measure. Aim for consistent daily intake rather than catching up after dehydration occurs.

Cool baths may reduce itch and discomfort.

Over-the-counter antihistamines including dimenhydrinate for motion sickness prevention. Most widely used pharmacological treatment.

Adequate rest to allow the immune system to fight the underlying infection. Fever increases metabolic demands.

Short nails reduce skin damage from scratching.