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Why do moms want to have "chicken pox parties"?

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Popular decades ago: Many decades ago moms often arranged exposure parties where the guest of honor had "whatever" and the kids were brought in to get a good exposure so they could have the illness at a time when their mom could plan for it.Some still do.I was the guest of honor when i had measles. Knowing what I do now i would never recommend them.

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Answered 4/1/2019

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