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Varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox) is an acute febrile rash illness that was very common in children in the United States before the universal vaccination program existed. Luckily, the varicella-zoster virus is a vaccine-preventable disease. The FDA approves using the live varicella virus vaccine to provide immunity for preventing varicella in individuals 12 months older. This activity reviews the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, adverse effects of this vaccine, and the front-line personnel involved in preventing the disease.
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