Thank you for your query Yes it could be chicken pox. Chicken pox is a viral (varicella Zoster) disease characterized by flu-like symptoms progressing to development of small itchy, fluid filled vesicles with a reddish base (that start on the face or chest and can be present anywhere on the body including the eye, ear mouth etc). This then breaks, crusts and heals over a period of 3-4 weeks. Fever is usually mild and the number of vesicles depends on the viral load (severity). The diagnosis is made on clinical findings. There are other infections that can present similarly and may need treatment. I urge you to consult his physician/ pediatrician to confirm the diagnosis. If it is chicken pox, it is usually self limiting and may require only symptomatic relief (fever,itch). Hydration, rest and proper diet will help him be comfortable. Avoid anything that increases body heat (fatty food, animal fat, oily and spicy food, caffeine to name a few.) Cool drinks (fresh juices, tender coconut water and just plain water , soups will suffice), bland foods taken in smaller quantity and more frequently will enable better digestion. Cool baths help relieve the itch (refrain from itching as this could lead to scarring). Rarely, antivirals may be necessary to treat complications (meningitis, severe infection). Monitor him closely, follow his doctor s advice and the above suggestions and he ll be back to his feet in no time. hope this helps. please get back to us if you have further queries. Wish you both good health