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Why Vaccinate Teens (Adolescents) and Adults against Chickenpox?

Chickenpox is not usually severe, but the risk of hospitalization and death is increased in teens (adolescents) and adults. Chickenpox may cause complications such as…

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Chickenpox story featuring Susan
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Susan’s Story (Chickenpox)

More than 20 years later, a young woman still has scars from the vaccine-preventable disease that nearly killed her

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