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Would it be possible for me to have gotten chickenpox after getting the vaccine?
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Yes: Some people will get a full blown infection;others will get a mild course; most people will be fully protected.
Answered 6/17/2017
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Yes : The vaccine is considered 85-90% effective in preventing chickenpox with a single dose in childhood & 95+ effective with 2 doses. The frequency of death or hospitalization during chickenpox drops considerably after one dose.
Answered 12/10/2013
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