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… 44a What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in … can be more serious. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia (lung infection), …
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… than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine protects against the … varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a weakened …
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… Condition Overview What is chickenpox? Chickenpox (varicella) is a contagious illness … spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. Chickenpox can cause problems for pregnant …
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… Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be … varies from person to person, all people with chickenpox need to minimize scratching the … Scarring. You can treat itching from the chickenpox rash at home with baths and certain …
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… Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin … to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected chickenpox lesions can lead to toxic shock … any items that are soiled with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Bathe daily with a …
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… Shingles occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox becomes active again in your body. After you've had chickenpox, the virus "sleeps" (is dormant) in … Shingles occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox becomes active again in your body. …
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… the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health … available in Canada Are not sure if you had chickenpox (varicella) infection in the past …
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… against Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chickenpox) The vaccine contains weakened … a rash that looks like measles, rubella or chickenpox may occur about 1 to 2 weeks after … vaccine. Very rarely, a person who develops a chickenpox-like rash after being immunized can …
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… in a minor cut or bruise. It may follow a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no … fasciitis caused by group A streptococcus Chickenpox A recent chickenpox infection can greatly increase the …
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… Before pregnancy: Rubella, measles, mumps, chickenpox Rubella , measles , mumps , and chickenpox can harm a growing fetus. They can … defects, fetal death, or premature birth. Chickenpox can also be dangerous for you when …
