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What are some tips you have to avoid chicken pox?
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Vaccination: The chicken pox vaccination is quite effective and the best way to prevent illness. For children and adults, two doses are recommended.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Avoid children: Chicken pox is highly contagious and is primarily transmitted by children. Chicken pox can be very serious in an adult. If you have not had it, you should strongly consider getting vaccinated for chicken pox.
Answered 4/18/2013
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