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Is there a way to prevent getting Varicella?

April 26, 2017varicella

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Is there a way to prevent getting Varicella?

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There is a vaccine for Varicella. The vaccine, given within 72 hours of exposure to Varicella, may prevent getting the disease. The vaccine is 2 doses 1 month apart for persons >12 yrs old. Only 1 dose is needed for children less than or equal to 12 yrs old. The vaccine cannot be given to persons with weakened immune systems as it is a live attenuated vaccine.