Humira And Shingles
- Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus) - Symptoms
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Risk Factors
Risk Factors for Chickenpox (Varicella)
Between 75 - 90% of chickenpox cases occur in children under 10 years of age. Before the introduction of the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, about 4 million cases of chickenpox were reported in the U.S. each year. Since a varicella vaccine became available in the U.S. in 1995, the incidence of disease and hospitalizations due to chickenpox has declined by nearly 90%.
Chickenpox usually occurs in late winter and early spring months. It can also...
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