What does the varicella vaccine protect children from?

What does the varicella vaccine protect children from?

• A. Chickenpox (2 doses)
• B. Measles
• C. Mumps
• D. Polio

Answer: (A)

Varicella vaccine trains the immune system to recognize the varicella-zoster virus that causes chickenpox. By using a weakened form of the virus, it prompts your body to make antibodies, so if a real infection occurs later, you’re much less likely to get sick or may have a much milder illness. Two doses are typically recommended to ensure stronger and longer-lasting protection. This vaccine is specific to chickenpox and does not protect against measles, mumps, or polio, which are prevented by other vaccines.

Varicella vaccine trains the immune system to recognize the varicella-zoster virus that causes chickenpox. By using a weakened form of the virus, it prompts your body to make antibodies, so if a real infection occurs later, you’re much less likely to get sick or may have a much milder illness. Two doses are typically recommended to ensure stronger and longer-lasting protection. This vaccine is specific to chickenpox and does not protect against measles, mumps, or polio, which are prevented by other vaccines.