Objectives
The same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles. Although shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus, they are not the same illness. Chickenpox is usually a milder illness that affects children. Shingles results from a reactivation of the virus long after the chickenpox illness has disappeared.
The Pharmacy First https://learning.numarknet.com/pharmacy-excellence/pharmacy-first Pharmacy Excellence (PE) module you might want to consider completing in conjunction with this modules to complement and enhance your learning.
Areas covered within this module include:
- What is Chickenpox
- Transmission of Chickenpox
- Signs and symptoms of Chickenpox
- Chickenpox complications
- Chickenpox Vaccine
- What is Shingles
- Signs and symptoms of Shingles
- Shingles complications
- Shingles Vaccine
- Marketing a Chickenpox or Shingles Service
