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Is chickenpox safe for kids?
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??confusing question: Wild chicken pox in its hayday annually infected 2-4 million people/yr, usually kids, killed ~50 & led to 10thou hosps in the US. The present vaccine was first available in Japan & evaluated for 16 years before becoming adopted for general use in the US (delay primarily for cost/benefit issues).CP deaths are now quite rare.Negatives include poor protection for some & vaccine related chicken pox.
Answered 12/2/2014
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Yes: It is usually milder in kids and more severe in older kids and adults.
Answered 10/3/2016
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