Chickenpox

Save a Life.

Chickenpox (VZV, Varicella Zoster Virus) donors are greatly needed to provide researchers with the antibodies needed to make positive controls in diagnostic tests for patients seeking diagnosis.

Earn Money.

Since these donations are used only for research and diagnostic purposes, we are able to compensate you for your time & effort. You can earn up to $1000 per week!

Repeat.

The plasma donation process typically leaves you free from the normal blood donation side effects of feeling dizzy or weak. Your body regenerates the plasma collected within 24 hours, meaning you can donate up to twice a week.

Chickenpox Fact Sheet

Chickenpox is a common illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. It is most common in children, but most people will get chickenpox at some point in their lives if they have not had the chickenpox vaccine.

Chickenpox usually isn’t serious in healthy children. But it can cause problems for pregnant women, newborns, teens and adults, and people who have immune system problems that make it hard for the body to fight infection. After you have had chickenpox, you are not likely to get it again. But the virus stays in your body long after you get over the illness. If the virus becomes active again, it can cause a painful viral infection called Shingles.

What causes it & how is it spread?
Chicken pox is caused by the varicella zoster virus. It can spread easily. You can get if from an infected person who sneezes, coughs, or shares food or drinks. You can also get it if you touch the fluid from a chickenpox blister. A person who has chickenpox can spread the virus even before he or she has any symptoms. Chickenpox is most easily spread from 2-3 days before the rash appears until all the blisters have crusted over. You are at risk for chickenpox if you have never had the illness and have not had the chickenpox vaccine. If someone you live with gets chickenpox, your risk is even higher because of the close contact.

What are the symptoms?

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Chickenpox blisters

It usually takes 14-16 days to get the symptoms of chickenpox after you have been around someone with the virus (incubation period). After a chickenpox red spot appears, it usually takes about 1-2 days for the spot to go thru all its stages; this includes blistering, bursting, drying and crusting over. New red spots will appear every day for up to 5-7 days.

Resources:
www.righthealth.com/topic/chickenpox
www.webmd.com

Complete the pre-screening form below to find out if you qualify.
A representative will contact you with more information shortly.

    1. Are you currently being seen by a doctor or clinic for this condition?

    YesNo. I am no longer seeing a doctor.No. I did not see a doctor.

    2. When did you first visit the doctor for this condition?

    3. Do you currently have any symptoms for this condition?

    YesNo. I had symptoms at first but they are mostly gone nowNo. I never had any symptoms

    4. If you no longer have symptoms, how long ago did they go away?

    5. Did the doctor prescribe any medications to you for this condition?

    Yes I am still taking the medicationYes. But I am NO longer taking the medicationsNo. The doctor did not give me any medication

    Contact Information

     

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Phone

    City

    Zipcode

    Your Message

    Verification Code

    captcha