The
chickenpox vaccine,
usually
between the ages of 12 to 15 months, is a safe, effective way to prevent
chickenpox and its possible complications.
Symptoms
usually go away without special treatments.
For healthy
children, treatment mainly consists of easing the symptoms while the immune
system clears the virus from the body. The patient usually stays at home because
there is no actual cure of the condition.
People with
long-term diseases or other health problems may need antiviral treatment for
chickenpox.
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