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Immunisation against chickenpox [PDF]

open access: greenBMJ, 1995
There are three main arguments for universal immunisation against chickenpox in childhood. Firstly, immunisation is good for the children who are immunised; secondly, it is good for immunocompromised children, who will be protected from exposure to children with chickenpox; and, finally, it is cost effective because fewer parents need to take time off ...
L. F. Ross, John D. Lantos
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Opinions of Quebec Parents and Vaccinators on the Usefulness of Chickenpox Vaccine [PDF]

open access: goldCanadian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2001
BACKGROUND: A chickenpox vaccine was recently licensed in Canada. Because this vaccine has caused some controversy within the health care profession, studies among Quebec parents and vaccine providers were carried out, surveying their opinions concerning
Nicole Boulianne   +7 more
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THE COURSE OF CHICKENPOX IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN

open access: diamondДетские инфекции (Москва), 2017
The report shows the clinical and epidemiological data analysis of 100 patients with chickenpox adults and children. The comparative frequency of the main symptoms of chickenpox in adults and children, including newborns.
G. A. Kharchenko, O. G. Kimirilova
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The burden of chickenpox disease in Sweden

open access: goldBMC Infectious Diseases, 2016
Background Chickenpox vaccine is not included in the routine childhood vaccination programme in Sweden. The aim of this study was to estimate the baseline of national chickenpox disease burden, as comprehensive studies, required for an assessment ...
Katarina Widgren   +3 more
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Herpes Zoster Risk Reduction through Exposure to Chickenpox Patients: A Systematic Multidisciplinary Review. [PDF]

open access: goldPLoS ONE, 2013
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and may subsequently reactivate to cause herpes zoster later in life. The exogenous boosting hypothesis states that re-exposure to circulating VZV can inhibit VZV reactivation and consequently also herpes ...
Benson Ogunjimi   +2 more
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Has COVID-19 Affected the Course of Chickenpox in Children? [PDF]

open access: yesViruses
Objectives of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology and clinical course of chickenpox in children based on 6 years of self-reported observations.
Justyna Franczak   +6 more
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Using Baidu Index Data to Improve Chickenpox Surveillance in Yunnan, China: Infodemiology Study

open access: yesJournal of Medical Internet Research, 2023
BackgroundChickenpox is an old but easily neglected infectious disease. Although chickenpox is preventable by vaccines, vaccine breakthroughs often occur, and the chickenpox epidemic is on the rise.
Zhaohan Wang   +11 more
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