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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for varicella
  1. What’s the most effective way to prevent shingles? Getting vaccinated | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... adults over 50. Even if you've had chickenpox or shingles before, getting vaccinated offers powerful protection ... It is caused by the same virus—herpes varicella zoster—that causes chickenpox , which is highly contagious. ...
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  2. Back to school health: Vaccination checklist | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... Back to school health: Vaccination checklist Measles, polio, chickenpox are common vaccine-preventable diseases August is National ... and your family from vaccine-preventable diseases like chickenpox and the flu. Vaccines help control and sometimes ...
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    ... is caused by the same virus—herpes varicella zoster—that causes chickenpox, which is highly contagious. Chickenpox usually affects ...
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