Defending Against Chickenpox: The Power of Varicella Vaccination and Key Prevention Practices

Defending Against Chickenpox: The Power of Varicella Vaccination and Key Prevention Practices

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https://youtu.be/pWmUC6UNFuc Chicken Pox presented by Dr. Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC In this video Dr. Frith delves into the exploration of chickenpox, discussing its symptoms and transmission using real-life scenarios. The video highlights the influence of varicella vaccination in disease prevention and emphasizes essential infection prevention strategies to mitigate varicella exposure. Facts about the Chicken Pox: One-time Affliction: Generally, individuals who contract chickenpox typically only get it once in their lifetime. After recovering from the infection, the body develops immunity, making a person less likely to get infected again. Shingles Connection: The virus that causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster, can remain dormant in the body's nerve cells. Later in life, the virus can re-emerge as shingles, a painful rash that usually occurs on one side of the body. Incubation Period: The incubation…
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