" One of the most common childhood illnesses is chickenpox. Brought on by the varicella virus, the chickenpox is highly contagious among those who have not had it and affects almost everyone who has not been vaccinated by adulthood. Since your child is in close contact with other children at school all day, they may become exposed to the virus. How Can I Tell If My Child Has Chickenpox? The virus is spread through direct contact ...
