• Take complete bed rest in quiet shaded room during fever.
• Drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration caused by fever and sweating.
• Vitamin C supplements or citrus fruits may help to combat viral infection.
• Do not scratch violently or there may be secondary infection.
• Vaccination for your child is a must. Do not ignore the booster dose.
• The period of infectivity is 4 days prior to and 5 days after appearance of rash so avoid contact during this phase.