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Is a 78 year old person at risk mixing with someone with chickenpox?
If the older adult has had chickenpox or the vaccine, there is no additional risk from exposure to chickenpox. If not, the person should avoid contact with the chickenpox patient.
How do you think the rate of chickenpox infections changed after 1995?
Yes, the number of chickenpox cases in the US declined after the introduction of chickenpox vaccine in 1995.
If you had chickenpox at age 7 What might prevent you from getting chickenpox a year later?
You cannot get chickenpox twice. Your body adapts to the virus and you no longer break out. You can, however, get shingles later in life from the chickenpox virus still in your body.
Can chickenpox last for more than a year?
No, chickenpox will not last for more than a year. If you feel you have had this type of rash for a year, you must see your health care provider to rule out other causes.
Are there any victims for chickenpox?
Yes. Each year, about 4 million people will get chickenpox. Between 10,500 & 13,000 people will be hospitalized, & 100 to 150 people will die because of chickenpox.
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.
What time of year does chickenpox come around?
In temperate areas of the world, chickenpox is most common in late winter and spring, although it can happen in any season.
Should a 50 year old that has never had chickenpox get the vaccine?
A fifty year old who does not recall a history of chickenpox should be vaccinated for chickenpox or for shingles. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation. Some insurance companies will not pay for shingles vaccine until age 60; otherwise, that would normally be your first choice.
Is it safe to use tenston for a 1 year old with chickenpox?
No! Tenston contains aspirin. Children with chickenpox should avoid aspirin to prevent Reyes syndrome. Use acetaminophen/paracetamol only!
How many people in the US get chickenpox each year?
Chickenpox is not a reportable disease, so exact numbers are not available, but sampling centers for chickenpox prevalence shows that chickenpox cases in the US have dropped 90-95% since the start of immunization in the 1990s. Prior to the introduction of chickenpox vaccine in 1995, there were about 4 million cases per year. Now the rate is more like 200,000 to 400,000 cases per year. This rate is expected to drop further as more adults have been vaccinated.
How did chickenpox affect the Civil War?
Chickenpox was one of several infectious diseases spreading throughout the armies. Tens of thousands of soldiers were hospitalized or died due to smallpox, pneumonia, measles, and chickenpox.
Is it dangerous for a seven year old who had a liver transplant at age 2 to have chickenpox?
Yes, chickenpox can be dangerous in children with a history of solid organ transplant. Contact your primary care provider or transplant center now for advice specific to your situation.
