During an outbreak of chickenpox in Minnesota in the fall of 2002, more than half the children who became infected had been immunized with the varicella vaccine, according to a new report.The chicken pox vaccine was sold to the public as a vaccine that would not need a booster, and most states have made it mandatory for the schools.
Evidently, booster shots may be required to provide stronger protection against chickenpox. ...
The primary case in the outbreak was a vaccinated 6-year-old boy. ...
Lee's group estimates that the effectiveness of the vaccine in warding off infection was 56 percent.
Sunday, August 08, 2004
Chicken pox vaccine not very effective
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