Are there complications from getting Varicella?
Yes, complications of Varicella include serious bacterial infection of the blisters, brain swelling (encephalitis), and pneumonia. 1 out of every 60,000 cases of Varicella will end in death. Children with Varicella should not take aspirin as there is a chance of developing Reye’s syndrome. A latent form of Varicella called Herpes Zoster or “Shingles” can occur later in life long after a person had primary Varicella.
