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Does varicella (chicken pox) vaccine actually cause a mild form of chicken pox?

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Yes 1% can get mild: 1% of patients can get a mild form of chicken pox after few days because it is live vaccine.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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