Chickenpox is a viral infection that causes a blister-like rash, itching, and fever. In serious cases, it can lead to complications like inflammation of the brain, pneumonia and death.
The virus spreads through contact or coughing and sneezing, though it is not as contagious as measles, which can be spread without any contact.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends vaccinating children between one and 12 years of age. Though serious cases are uncommon, the CDC says chickenpox spreads easily and can be deadly.
The chickenpox vaccine was licensed in the US in 1995. According to the CDC, the vaccine has prevented 3.5 million cases of varicella, 9,000 hospitalisations and 100 deaths annually in the US.
And though some individuals may still get chickenpox with the vaccine, it is very effective at preventing severe or life-threatening cases.
Vaccinating also helps protect susceptible individuals who are unable to get the vaccine , like pregnant women, infants younger than one-year-old and cancer patients.
In the UK, the chickenpox vaccine is listed as an optional childhood vaccine.
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