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- Alternate name: Varicella
- Caused by varicella-zoster virusMayoClinic.com: Chickenpox
- Incubation period: 10-21 daysCDC: Varicella Disease Questions and Answers
- Highly contagious
- Disease duration: About 2 weeksMayoClinic.com: Chickenpox
- Varicella vaccine available since 1995MayoClinic.com: Chickenpox
- Most cases in children under 15 years oldMedlinePlus: Chickenpox
- Still infects 15-20% of people vaccinatedCDC: Varicella Disease Questions and Answers
- Vaccine protects 8-9 in 10 peopleCDC: Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccination
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Caused by the varicella-zoster virus, chickenpox is a highly contagious type of viral infection.CDC: Varicella Disease Questions and Answers
In the United States, prior to the advent of varicella vaccine in 1995, chickenpox was contracted by four million people, typically children, each year.MayoClinic.com: Chickenpox
If a person becomes infected with chickenpox, it is normally not particularly serious. However, chickenpox can be risky in immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women and infants.WebMD: Chickenpox (Varicella) - Topic Overview
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How can you tell youre gonna get Chickenpox? 1 AnswerYou can only get Chicken Pox once in your life, and if you get anything close after it, it's called Shingles. Quoted from Wikipedia: "It generally begins with a... read more
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