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Sir I HAVE to ask a question In my area childrens are affected by chicken pox. So how can I protect my family.
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Prevention of chicken pox 1. Chicken pox is caused by varicella zoster virus which spreads through coughing and sneezing of infected person, direct contact with the blister, saliva, mucus of infected person and sharing food and drink. One attack gives lasting immunity. It is contagious till scab falls. Avoid contact with infected patients 2. Chicken pox vaccine (validity of chicken pox vaccine is 20 years)
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