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What is the connection between varicella and the chickenpox vaccine?
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∙ 10y ago
Varicella Zoster is a type of herpes virus that is commonly the cause of chickenpox. The chickenpox vaccine, often called the Varicella vaccine, is a live virus vaccine to protect against chickenpox, as it can be extremely dangerous in adults. As shingles can also result from the same virus, the vaccine protects against that as well.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoBoth of them are caused by viruses in the herpes family (chickenpox is caused by Varicella zoster virus, cold sores are caused by Herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2).
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∙ 13y agoThey are a similar virus, but one will not cause the other.
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∙ 10y agoChickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, which is in the herpesvirus family. Herpes simplex virus is also in the herpesvirus family.
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Is the chickenpox vaccine called VAR?
Yes, the name chickenpox was actually called varicella but they changed it after they found out what it originally came to be and how it works.
Will a baby who was immunized with varicella vaccine ten days ago get chickenpox from someone with shingles?
That is not a likely scenario. The varicella vaccine will already be effective, and the baby can only get chickenpox from direct contact with wet shingles blisters or ulcers.
Is there a shingles titer?
You appear to be confused about the nature of shingles. A positive varicella titer shows that you have had chickenpox in the past, or that you have had the vaccine for chickenpox. You can't get shingles unless you've had chickenpox. If you have had chickenpox, a positive varicella titer is not protective against shingles, and you may need the vaccine. Discuss with your health care provider whether shingles vaccine makes sense for you.
What is varicella titer?
a blood test to determine if you have immnuity to varicella (chicken pox).
Is there a treatment or vaccine for chickenpox?
Yes. It was first made when Edward Jenner injected the cowpox virus into individuals in 1796, which worked because the diseases are in the same family and close enough to trick the immune system. Interestingly, Jenner named the vaccine after the root word for cow, which is vacca in Latin.
What is the Oka strain varicella vaccine?
"Oka" is the last name of the Japanese child, of which researchers took specimen of Varicella (chickenpox) to make the live (attenuated) virus be a part of Varivax or the chickenpox vaccine. The strain of virus is also made into Zostavax for Herpes Zoster also known as Shingles.
What disease does the chickenpox vaccine cause?
It doesn't cause any disease. It protects against the chicken pox (varicella-zoster) virus.
Is there a natural immunity to chickenpox that protects you from shingles?
Natural immunity to chickenpox results from previous infection. There is no other way to be naturally immune to chickenpox. Sometimes, the previous infection may be mild enough that the disease was not noticed. You can become artificially immune to chickenpox by getting chickenpox vaccine.
Can flu vaccine be given at the same time as the varicella vaccine?
Yes, you can get flu vaccine and varicella vaccine at the same time.
Is chickenpox a natural immunity?
After the infection, you get naturally acquired active immunity to the chickenpox. You have a very low chance of getting chickenpox again because your immune system has made antibodies to fight off.
Will a third chickenpox vaccine improve varicella titer?
At this time, only two chickenpox vaccines are recommended in the series. A third vaccine isn't not recommended, even if the varicella titer indicates no reaction or insufficient titer levels. See related link for references.Another answer:Not all will be immune with two doses. A low titer may require a third dose.
Will smallpox vaccine help with cold sores?
No. You can still get cold sores if you have had the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox and cold sores are caused by slightly different types of viruses in the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, and cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus.
