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Can chickenpox kill adults?
Chickenpox is not usually fatal, but is more likely to kill teenagers and adults than it is to kill infants and children (see related link). Deaths and hospitalizations from chickenpox have dropped 90% in the US since introduction of chickenpox vaccine in 1995.
Can older adults get chickenpox?
Yes, older adults can get chickenpox if they haven't had it before.
Why are adults immune to chickenpox?
90% of adults are immune to chickenpox because it is a highly contagious disease that causes lifelong immunity. Most people got chickenpox as children prior to the approval of chickenpox vaccine.
What degree of damage does chickenpox cause?
Chicken Pox is considered to be a mild viral infection. And the younger the patient is, the milder the disease is. It can be more serious in adults, pregnant woman, or people with other health problems.
Can taking gamma globulin prevent chickenpox?
Taking varicella immunoglobulin can prevent chickenpox or reduce the risk of serious disease. These treatments are reserved for those at risk for serious complications from chickenpox.
How is congenital chickenpox treated?
Congenital chickenpox is treated immediately to prevent serious complications or death.
What is the medical cost for the complications of chickenpox?
Depends on the stage of chickenpox the person is in. Example not really serious, $30
How many adults are immune to chickenpox?
Study results reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that more than 90% of American adults are immune to the chickenpox virus.
How common is chickenpox in adults?
adults account for less than 5% of all cases in the United States.
At what age do you usually get chickenpox?
Most people get chickenpox when they are young, which is good. Although children can pull through chicken pox easily, if not uncomfortably, it is much more devastating to adults. Plus, once you have it as a kid, the cells go into remission in your body, your B cells produce antibodies for chickenpox, and there's a extremely high chance that you will never get chickenpox again. But you can get it at any age.
Why is there a vaccine for chickenpox if it can't kill you?
Chickenpox can kill the patient, can cause serious illness and hospitalization, and can cause miscarriage.
When is it dangerous to get chickenpox?
It is more dangerous to get chickenpox immediately at birth, when you're older, when you're pregnant, or when you have serious immunocompromise.
