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Children under twelve are more likely to get chickenpox, in countries without routine vaccination, because the virus is highly contagious and provides long-term immunity. Since it's so contagious, most people catch the virus before they've been on the earth for very long - i.e. in childhood.
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What vaccines for chickenpox are recommended for children between birth and 2 months?
Chickenpox vaccine is not given to children under 12 months old.
Can a baby of 2 months get chickenpox from other children?
Yes, a baby can get chickenpox from other children.
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.
Is it dangerous for a baby to get chickenpox?
Typically it is not dangerous for a baby to get chickenpox if the baby is otherwise healthy. Incidentally, babies under the age of 12 months who get chickenpox are more likely to get shingles later in life. Talk to your health care provider for information specific to your situation.
WHAT IS VZV?
Vericcela Zoster Virus which causes the chickenpox in children and the shingeles in aduts Vericcela Zoster Virus which causes the chickenpox in children and the shingeles in aduts
Did the Duggars have chickenpox?
Yes; 12 of them did.
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.
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 does zovirax do for chickenpox?
Like other vaccines, the chickenpox vaccine prevents children from contracting the virus that causes chickenpox. Chickenpox is harmless to most children but can be deadly and can lead to the disease shingles later in life.
Can 2 children under 12 have children?
yes
Can chickenpox kill someone?
For children, chickenpox is not deadly, but if an adult catches it for the first time, it can be very dangerous. If an adult has a compromised immune system already, chickenpox can be deadly.Sure is.
Can you take acetaminophen if you have chickenpox?
All children with chickenpox should avoid aspirin. If a child can safely take acetaminophen, s/he can do so when s/he has chickenpox.
