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Opinions of Quebec Parents and Vaccinators on the Usefulness of Chickenpox Vaccine [PDF]

Canadian 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, Bernard Duval, Gaston De Serres, Geneviève Deceuninck, Marc Dionne, John Carsley, Louise Valiquette, Richard Massé   +7 more
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Perspectives on the History and Epidemiology of the Varicella Virus Vaccine and Future Challenges [PDF]

Pathogens
The varicella attenuated virus vaccine, developed in Japan in the 1970s, has dramatically reduced the number of pediatric chickenpox cases over the past 30 years due to its widespread use. However, a small number of cases of chickenpox, shingles, aseptic
Masayuki Nagasawa
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Effectiveness and impact of a single-dose vaccine against chickenpox in the community of Madrid between 2001 and 2015

Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, 2018
Background: Chickenpox is a contagious airborne disease. Immunization by varicella vaccine is an effective preventive measure. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of a single-dose vaccination against chickenpox at 15 ...
Macarena Garrido-Estepa
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Vaccinal prevention of chickenpox: relevance of the problem

Медицинский совет, 2020
Chickenpox is an acute viral infection which is a serious public health problem. According to the World Health Organization, there are 4,2 million severe forms of disease requiring hospitalization and 4,200 deaths annually. The CP cause is DNA-containing
S. V. Nikolaeva, O. O. Pogorelova, Yu. N. Khlypovka, A. V. Gorelov   +3 more
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Cohort profile: Korean Varicella Immunization Monitoring (K-VIM) Scheme: a national cohort of children born 2011–2022 [PDF]

Epidemiology and Health
Varicella, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, was once nearly universal in childhood before the advent of vaccination and may lead to severe complications and even fatalities.
Young Kyu Shim, Young Hwa Lee, Young June Choe, Yoonsun Yoon, Yun-Kyung Kim   +4 more
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Genomic comparison reveals single-nucleotide polymorphic sites and attenuation-associated site combinations specific to Chinese live attenuated varicella-zoster virus vaccines [PDF]

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
The live-attenuated varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccine, mainly based on the Oka strain, is essential for the prevention and control of chickenpox (varicella).
Yuchan Zhang, Xuhua Duan, Yuanyuan Cai, Mingren Wang, Ziqiang Wang, Minghui Song, Tianyi Qiu, Xuanyi Wang, Hong Shao   +8 more
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Using Baidu Index Data to Improve Chickenpox Surveillance in Yunnan, China: Infodemiology Study

Journal 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, Jun He, Bolin Jin, Lizhi Zhang, Chenyu Han, Meiqi Wang, Hao Wang, Shuqi An, Meifang Zhao, Qing Zhen, Shui Tiejun, Xinyao Zhang   +11 more
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Identifying optimal vaccination scenarios to reduce varicella zoster virus transmission and reactivation

BMC Medicine, 2022
Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is one of the eight known human herpesviruses. Initial VZV infection results in chickenpox, while viral reactivation following a period of latency manifests as shingles.
Kevin M Bakker, Marisa C Eisenberg, Robert J Woods, Micaela E Martinez   +3 more
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The Epidemiology of Chickenpox in England, 2016–2022: An Observational Study Using General Practitioner Consultations

Viruses, 2023
Chickenpox is a common childhood disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV vaccination is not part of the UK childhood immunisation programme, but its potential inclusion is regularly assessed.
Megan Bardsley, Paul Loveridge, Natalia G. Bednarska, Sue Smith, Roger A. Morbey, Gayatri Amirthalingam, William H. Elson, Chris Bates, Simon de Lusignan, Daniel Todkill, Alex J. Elliot   +10 more
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Chickenpox Vaccination: Knowledge and Attitude of Child-Bearing Women of Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2020
 Chickenpox is a common childhood disease which is highly contagious. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that in countries where chickenpox is an important public health burden, chickenpox vaccination should be introduced into their routine ...
K.E. Edje, P.Y. Toloyai, J.C. Mordi, T.M.E. Daubry, E.G. Moke, A.I. Omogbiya, E.E. Samson   +6 more
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