How Vaccination Shields Us from Chickenpox
Published: Sep 30, 2024
Vaccination against chickenpox is a proven method to prevent the disease and its complications. It offers protection not just for individuals but also for communities.
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How Vaccination Works
The varicella vaccine contains a live, weakened strain of the virus that helps your immune system recognize and fight the real virus. This reduces the risk of getting chickenpox and makes any cases that do occur milder.
Community Protection
Vaccination helps create herd immunity, which protects those who can't be vaccinated, like infants and people with certain medical conditions, by reducing the spread of the virus.
The Effectiveness of Two Doses
Studies show that two doses of the vaccine are more effective than one, providing greater protection against chickenpox and longer-lasting immunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two doses are over 90% effective in preventing chickenpox.
It's community protection that occurs when enough people are vaccinated.
Two doses provide stronger and longer-lasting protection.
Not everyone; some medical conditions may prevent vaccination.
Key Takeaways
Vaccination is not just about personal protection; it's about safeguarding the community.
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References
Marin M, Watson TL, Chaves SS, et al. Varicella among adults: data from an active surveillance project, 1995-2005. J Infect Dis 2008; 197 Suppl 2:S94.
Marin M, Zhang JX, Seward JF. Near elimination of varicella deaths in the US after implementation of the vaccination program. Pediatrics 2011; 128:214.
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