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lifelong protection from chickenpox vaccine explaine

Does the Chickenpox Vaccine Provide Lifelong Protection?

The chickenpox vaccine, also called the varicella vaccine or chickenpox jab, has become a key tool in preventing varicella infection. Over 90% of people over the age of 15 in England and Wales are already immune to chickenpox (seropositive for varicella-zoster immunoglobulin G). Yet despite widespread natural immunity, serious cases

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Shingles vs. Chickenpox What’s the Difference

Shingles vs. Chickenpox: What’s the Difference?

Chickenpox and shingles are both uncomfortable diseases that cause painful and itchy rashes on the skin. Whilst both conditions are caused by the same virus, they are not the same illness. What is Chickenpox? Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It’s usually associated with children,

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