About That Chickenpox Outbreak in New York
Although anti-vax folks are excited about a new case of chickenpox at a school in New York, there are a lot of reasons that they shouldn’t be, including that a kid might be sick.
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Varicella Vaccines
Varivax and Proquad are varicella vaccines that protect kids against chickenpox.
Chicken Pox Parties
How can parents still be exposing kids to a potentially life threatening disease at a chicken pox party when a safe and effective vaccine is available?
More Misinformation on Vaccine Shedding
Misinformation about vaccine shedding, including when you can’t visit patients in the hospital after getting vaccinated, keeps spreading on Facebook.