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Is there a vaccination for chickenpox?
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Yes: First developed in japan in the 1970s this vaccine was approved by the fda for use in the us in 1995. It is commonly given as 2 doses at 1 and 4-5 yrs of age. Adults can receive 2 doses at least 30 days apart to gain long term protection.
Answered 1/21/2015
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