Chickenpox — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 4

4 min read

Varicella Outbreak at the USA Border

Juarez Mexico varicella outbreak primarily related to Hondurans

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 27

4 min read

China Approves New Varicella Vaccine For Children

Sinovac Biotech Varicella Vaccine showed about 87 percent protection rate

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Sep 6

6 min read

Children's Herpes Zoster Can Be Prevented

Pediatric herpes zoster can be prevented with Varivax or Proquad vaccination

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 1

4 min read

Under-Vaccinated School Exclusion Order Upheld By Appeals Court

Kentucky health department has the authority to ban under-immunized students from attending school during infectious disease outbreaks

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jun 10

4 min read

2-Doses of Varicella Vaccine Works Best For Children

Merck Varivax a varicella only vaccine reduces the risk of pediatric herpes zoster over 70 percent

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Varicella Zoster