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Chickenpox is a very common childhood illness, caused by a virus called varicella. It starts with red bumps that become small, yellowish blisters affecting the whole body – including the mouth and genitals (which can be very painful). They then open before scabbing over. These are very itchy and can make your child miserable. They may have a temperature, a cough and a runny nose. Children are able to pass the virus to others from the day before the rash appears until the last spot has scabbed over.

South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ​(SYB) Integrated Care Systems (ICS) has embarked on an overarching transformation programme across our region to improve outcomes for children and young pe​ople.