Outbreaks <\/a>and pandemics are terms that are used to describe any instances where reported cases of a specific infection or illness go particularly high. In cases of an outbreak, everyone can be at risk \u2013 and the virus is likely to be present everywhere that you go for the period of time that the outbreak is known to last for.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you become aware of any outbreaks happening in your area, start taking more precautions around your health and safety than you normally would. Sometimes doctors or pharmacies will let you know when there\u2019s a common outbreak in the area so that you know what to be prepared for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure that everyone in your family has been vaccinated against common health conditions (like chickenpox and shingles) which can cause varcella zoster, and make sure that everyone sanitizes their hands (and clothing) properly before going in and out of the house or car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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