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Self-care tips Chicken pox usually runs its course within a week without causing lasting harm. In about 20 percent of the population, usually people 50 and over, the virus never leaves the body and lies dormant in the nerve cells where it can be reactivated years later. The result is shingles (also called herpes zoster), a very painful nerve inflammation, accompanied by a rash, that usually affects the trunk or the face for ten days or more.
A vaccine for chicken pox, called Varivax, is now available and is about 85 percent effective for preventing all cases of chicken pox. The vaccine is now given to all children (with the exception of certain high-risk groups) at 12-18 months of age, preferably when they receive their measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Vaccination is also recommended for any older child or adult considered susceptible to the disease. A single dose of the vaccine is sufficient for children up to age 12; older children and adults receive a second dose four to eight weeks later. The risks of the vaccine are extremely small, but those interested in getting the vaccine should check with their doctor about potential side affects.
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Chicken Pox Also known as: Varicella
What is it? Chicken pox, also called varicella, is an extremely infectious disease that produces an itchy, blistery rash that lasts about a week. A single attack of chicken pox usually provides lifelong immunity against the disease.
Who gets it? Before the development of the chicken pox vaccine, approximately four million children in the United States contracted the disease each year. Chicken pox can strike at any age, but about 80 to 90 percent of children in the U.S. have had it by age ten. Adults account for less than five percent of all cases, because almost every case of chicken pox provides lifelong immunity to the disease. Adults are much more likely than children to suffer dangerous complications and account for more than half of all chicken pox deaths.
What causes it? Chicken pox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpes virus family. The disease is spread through the air or by direct contact with an infected person.
What are the symptoms? Symptoms of chicken pox include a mild fever and a feeling of unwellness. Within several hours or days, small red spots begin to appear on the scalp, neck and upper half of the body. After 12 to 24 hours, the spots become itch, fluid-filled bumps which continue to appear for the next two to five days. In some cases, the spots may also be found inside the mouth, nose, ears, vagina, or rectum. After the blisters form, scabs develop and fall off. Scarring usually does not occur unless the blisters have been scratched and become infected. Occasionally a minor and temporary darkening of the skin (called hyperpigmentation) develops around some of the blisters.
For most people, chicken pox is no more than a few days of discomfort. However, some people are at risk for developing complications such as bacterial infections of the blisters, pneumonia, dehydration, encephalitis and hepatitis. The risk of complications is much higher among infants less than one year of age and adults.
How is it diagnosed? Diagnosis is usually made at home or by a doctor over the phone. However, a doctor should be immediately contacted if fever is very high, takes more than four days to disappear, or if the blisters become infected (yellow pus, spreading redness, red streaks). In addition, a doctor should be contacted if the infected person seems nervous or confused, complains of a stiff neck or severe headache, has poor balance or trouble walking, is sensitive to light, is having breathing problems or is coughing a lot, is complaining of chest pain, is vomiting repeatedly, or is having convulsions.
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Basmati-Rice Salad with Cauliflower and Potatoes Recipe
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For the Rice:
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
For the Vegetables:
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 onions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into small florets
1 pound baking potatoes (about 2), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 tablespoons raisins
3 to 4 tablespoons cider vinegar or wine vinegar
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 scallions including green tops, chopped
RECIPE METHOD
FOR THE RICE: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice; boil until just done, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Let the rice cool slightly and then stir in the yogurt.
FOR THE VEGETABLES: Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, mustard, cumin, cayenne, coriander, cloves, and 1 3/4 teaspoons of the salt and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the cauliflower, potatoes, and raisins and coat with the spices. Add 2 tablespoons of the vinegar and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat, and simmer until almost no liquid remains in the pan, about 10 minutes more.
TO SERVE: Add the vegetables to the rice. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon vinegar, the cilantro, and scallions. Taste the salad and, if necessary, add the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar.
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Chicken, Avocado and Mango Salad with Creamy Curry and Macadamia Dressing Recipe
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoons apricot jelly or jam
1 tablespoon mango chutney
1/4 cup unsalted macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup light cream
4 skinless, boneless, single chicken breasts, poached
1 bunch arugula, washed and stemmed
2 large mangoes, peeled, pitted and sliced
2 large avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 bunch fresh chives, cut into 2 inch lengths, for garnish
RECIPE METHOD
FOR DRESSING: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the apricot jelly or jam and mango chutney, mixing well. Set aside until cool.
In a blender or food processor, process the macadamia nuts briefly until chopped, add the remaining oil and the vinegar and process until well combined.
Add the nut mixture to the cooled onion mixture. Stir in the mayonnaise and cream. Mix well.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts lengthwise into 5 or 6 strips, Combine the arugula, chicken, mango and avocado on individual serving dishes. Spoon some of the dressing on to each serving.
Soak the chick-peas in cold water overnight. Drain.
Cook in boiling salted water until tender, about 1 hour. Drain and refresh under cold water.
Halve the tomatoes, remove the seeds and chop finely. Combine the chick-peas, tomato, olives, and onion.
FOR DRESSING: Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until the ingredients are combined and well coated with dressing.
Serve at room temperature as an accompaniment, or as part of an antipasto selection.
