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Tips for reducing fever from chickenpox

If your child is uncomfortable because of a fever from chickenpox, you can have the child:

  • Drink more water and juices. Children may enjoy sucking on ice chips or Popsicles.
  • Take lukewarm sponge baths.
  • Dress lightly and avoid wrapping up in warm blankets.
  • Take medication to reduce fever as needed. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Liquiprin, Tempra) or ibuprofen (Advil) can be safely used to reduce fever from chickenpox. However, it may prolong the illness by 1 or 2 days. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Author Amy Fackler, MA
Author Debby Golonka, MPH
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Michael J. Sexton, MD
- Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC
- Pediatrics
Last Updated June 13, 2006

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Last Updated: June 13, 2006
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