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You can get Chicken Pox from anywhere in the world. It is a highly contagious virus that usually affects children 12 and under.swiftwings1s comment: just to add,once you get chicken pox u are completely immune to it and cannot get it again!
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∙ 10y agoChickenpox has occurred worldwide. It's less common in countries with high vaccination rates.
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∙ 10y agoChickenpox is found worldwide. It is less common in those countries that have high vaccination rates.
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∙ 10y agoThe only reservoir for chickenpox is humans and a few other primates, such as gorillas.
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∙ 10y agoChickenpox is most prevalent in temperate climates, and less prevalent in tropical climates. It is more common in those countries without routine immunization.
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Is chickenpox prevalent and If not when was it prevalent?
Chickenpox is much less prevalent in the US than it was before vaccination was approved. Since chickenpox vaccine was approved in 1995, chickenpox cases have decreased 90% from their previous level of about 4 million cases per year.
Use prevalent in a sentence?
Both chickenpox and the flu were prevalent in the Edison Middle School last winter
Where was slavery most prevalent?
slavery is most prevalent in india
Can you get chickenpox as an adult If you were a carrier as a child?
A carrier of chickenpox is someone who is infected but doesn't have symptoms. Most people who get chickenpox do not get infected twice. You are not likely to get chickenpox as an adult if you had them as a child.
What is the most prevalent metal in human body?
Calcium is the most prevalent in the human body.
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 is the worst thing that can happen when you have chickenpox?
Death is the worst thing that can happen when you have chickenpox, but it is rare. Most patients recover completely from chickenpox with no long-term problems.
Why do you have to experience chickenpox?
Not everyone has to experience chickenpox. Vaccines are available that can help to prevent the disease in most people.
When are tornadoes most prevalent?
Although it depends on the region tornadoes are generally most prevalent in the spring.
Who are more prevalent to own a dog?
The Dalmatian they are the most prevalent dog
How is chickenpox vaccine given?
Chickenpox vaccine is subcutaneous; it's given with a smaller needle than most vaccines.
Are skin lesions of chickenpox a sign of infection?
Yes, the skin lesions of chickenpox are the most specific sign of the infection.
