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You were born in 1982 does it make sense that you took the chickenpox vaccine awhen you were 2 years old?
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Chickenpox was not in use in the US until 1995.
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Should a child get a second chickenpox vaccine if he developed shingles a few years after the initial vaccine for chickenpox was given?
Current recommendations are for two doses of chickenpox vaccine, regardless of the history of chickenpox or shingles.
Has chickenpox increased or decreased in the last 20 years?
Chickenpox has decreased significantly in the last 20 years in the US since chickenpox vaccine was approved in the US in 1995.
Death from chickenpox in the last 20 years?
Deaths from chickenpox in the US since approval of the vaccine in 1995 have declined 90%.
Is chickenpox contagious?
Yes, chickenpox is highly contagious. But only to people who have never had it or had the vaccine. In countries without routine vaccination, 90% of people get chickenpox before they are 15 years old.
What was the year of invention for chickenpox vaccine?
The vaccine for chicken pox came out in the year 1995, because many people were dying from this disease. But only adults were dying from it and they say very few kids died from it.1995February 30, 19990.543. If you are wondering why this is a dog that can lick oysters with its finger then pumpkins are green and have did you know that the tree in my backyard is purple and french fries taste good with grass cakes.The first vaccine was given in 1975.1995 in the United States
Can you get shingles from someone if you already had chickenpox?
First, you can't "catch shingles" from someone. You can get chickenpox from someone who has shingles, but only if two things are true:You have direct contact with the weeping shingles lesions; ANDYou have not had chickenpox or chickenpox vaccine in the past.You can't get chickenpox from someone with shingles if you are immune. You can't get it from being in the same room with them, either. A person with shingles can go about normal activities, including all work or school, as long as the lesions are covered.
How long does it take for a drug to be tested and approved for use and or sale in the US?
Often it takes 10 or more years for drug to be approved in the US. For example the vaccine for chickenpox was being used in Japan before 1980 - we finally got the vaccine here in 1995.
How is the chickenpox vaccine used?
Chickenpox vaccine is injected subcutaneously to reduce the risk in chickenpox in patients who don't have a history of chickenpox. It is routinely given in the US with the first dose at 12-15 months, and the second dose at 4-6 years, but may be given to older children and adults as well.
What happens if you don't get the chickenpox?
It usually isn't bad as long as you don't ever get it. It can have worse effects on you if you are older. Some people purposefully get the chicken pox just for that reason. I would just say always get your vaccinations and make sure you stay away from anyone who does have it. See related linkIts actually better to get it when your younger. Im 13 as well and my sis got it today, im probebly going to get it. If u hav it when your older there would probebly be more pain, u can catch it from other people. i think u can get the vaccine, but im not sure because yr older.if you come into contact with someone who has chicken pox, then you could catch it.Nothing will happen
What does immune to VZV mean?
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) (also known as chickenpox, zoster, human herpes type three varicella) is responsible for chickenpox and shingles in humans. An individual who is immune to the VZV may catch the virus; however, the body will battle and kill the virus before any notable effects occur. There is a vaccine that provides limited immunity (~10 years) to the virus (for those not already immune); however, the vaccine will not protect against shingles (a stronger vaccine in more limited supply is available for shingles).
How do you stop chickenpox from spreading?
The chickenpox vaccine is the best way to prevent chickenpox. The chickenpox vaccine is recommended for :· Young children. Children between 12 months and 12 years should receive two doses of the chickenpox vaccine.· Unvaccinated older children. Children ages 7 to 12 years who haven't been vaccinated should receive two catch-up doses of the chickenpox vaccine, given at least three months apart. Children age 13 or older who haven't been vaccinated should also receive two catch-up doses of the vaccine, given at least four weeks apart.· Unvaccinated adults who've never had chickenpox .Adults who've never had chickenpox or been vaccinated usually receive two doses of the vaccine, four to eight weeks apart. If you don't remember whether you've had chickenpox or the vaccine, a blood test can determine your immunity.
How did the first person get chickenpox?
If someone has already been infected with chickenpox, they are immune to it. Vaccines are also available. You have immune system in your body. This system recognizes the 'Foreign protein' that has entered in your body in the form of infection. It give rise to cell mediated and humeral immunity against the various infections, once you catch the same. Immunity against the virus infection is usually life long as against the bacterial infections. You get immunity to chickenpox by way of immunization. You can get passive immunity by injecting the chickenpox immunoglobins. Thirdly you can get the immunity by catching the disease by deliberate exposure of the child to chickenpox patient. After the attack of chickenpox you have immunity against the virus.
