Chickenpox Resource Center

Chickenpox

Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through close contact with someone who is infected. Most people who get chickenpox, usually during childhood, are immune for life, although a chickenpox vaccine does exist.

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Resources
  1. About Chickenpox. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. April 24, 2024.