Understanding the Chicken Pox Vaccine - Is it a Live Vaccine?created at May 13, 2009 114 The chickenpox vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine,meaning it contains a weakened form of the varicella-zoster virus.This allows the body to build immunity without causing the full-blown disease. The chickenpox vaccine is a safe and effective way to prote...  |
Who Shouldn't Get the Chickenpox Vaccine?created at May 13, 2009 145 Individuals with a severe allergic reaction (e.g.anaphylaxis) to the vaccine's components,including gelatin or neomycin,should not receive the chickenpox vaccine.Pregnant individuals and those with severely compromised immune systems should also consult th...  |
Is there any way to prevent chicken pox?created at May 13, 2009 105 The most effective way to prevent chickenpox is through vaccination.The varicella vaccine,typically given in two doses during childhood,is highly effective at preventing the disease or significantly reducing its severity.Good hygiene practices,such as freq...  |