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∙ 10y agoChickenpox vaccine was licensed for use in the US in 1995.
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∙ 10y agoChickenpox vaccine was approved for use in the US in 1995 and quickly became quite common.
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∙ 10y agoThe first state in the US made chickenpox vaccine mandatory in 1997. These laws have gone into effect on a state-by-state basis. See related link for details on your state.
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∙ 10y agoChickenpox vaccine was approved for use in the US in 1995.
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When did chickenpox vaccine become mandatory in Massachusetts?
Chickenpox vaccine became mandatory for daycare entry in 1998 and for preschool entry in 1999. The law is progressive, so kindergarteners were required to be immunized in 2000, first graders in 2001, etc.
Is the chickenpox vaccine intramuscular?
Chickenpox vaccine is not intramuscular. It is a subcutaneous vaccine.
Is chickenpox vaccine useful?
Chickenpox vaccine is useful. It reduces the risk of chickenpox, of complications, hospitalizations, and deaths from chickenpox, and of shingles.
Can you test positive if you had chickenpox vaccine but never had chickenpox?
A person with a history of chickenpox or history of chickenpox vaccine will typically have a positive antibody test for chickenpox.
Can you get chickenpox vaccine when you're pregnant?
Chickenpox vaccine is not recommended for women who are pregnant.
Can you get chickenpox vaccine if you already had chickenpox?
Yes, you can give chickenpox vaccine in the same area as other vaccines.
Can a baby without vaccine catch chickenpox?
Yes, a baby without vaccine can get chickenpox.
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.
What good can a vaccine be if one has had chickenpox?
Chickenpox vaccine isn't needed if you've had chickenpox in the past. Shingles vaccine is recommended for patient 60 and over to prevent shingles.
How did death rates change after Pasteur discovered the chickenpox vaccine?
Pasteur did not discover chickenpox vaccine. However, death rates due to chickenpox have decreased over 90% in the US since chickenpox vaccine was approved.
Can chickenpox vaccine kill you?
There have been few deaths occurring shortly after chickenpox vaccine and reported to the CDC's vaccine complication reporting service. The deaths found to be associated with chickenpox vaccine are typically in patients who were immunocompromised and should not have received the vaccine.
What are the advantages of chickenpox vaccine?
Chickenpox vaccine provides protection against the chickenpox virus, which can cause both chickenpox and shingles. Getting the vaccine reduces the risk of serious complications, which can occur in pregnant women with chickenpox as well as immunocompromised patients.its a practice for your body
