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10 December 2021
Chickenpox can be a serious disease, especially for infants. For pregnant women and people with poor immune systems (who have not been vaccinated) it can develop into a life-threatening disease.
FAQ
Should I let my child catch chickenpox from their friends?
Chickenpox is very contagious and can be spread 1-2 days before the rash develops until all their chicken pox blisters have become scabs. Chickenpox can be a serious disease for some people, therefore it preferable to vaccinate against the disease rather than letting them catch the disease off others.
Sources & Citations
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chickenpox (varicella) complications. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/complications.html (accessed November 2021).
6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chickenpox (varicella) transmission. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/transmission.html (accessed November 2021).
MAT-AU-2102444 Date of preparation December 2021
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