The Island's public health officials are asking people to avoid school and work if they're suffering from chickenpox.
On Twitter, the public health directorate says the virus is currently circulating on the Island.
It says the disease mostly affects children, although you can contract it at any age.
If you spot the telltale spots and rash, you should avoid going out in public until the spots have scabbed - usually around five days after they appear.
Chickenpox is currently circulating in the Isle of Man
— Public Health IOM (@PublicHealthIOM) May 9, 2018
The virus mostly affects children, although you can get it at any age. You should stay away from school, nursery or work until spots have crusted over, usually 5 days after the spots first appearhttps://t.co/6DCnskygYf pic.twitter.com/qBBgBSoPM1
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