Chickenpox cases on the rise in youth
Most cases related to shingles exposure, health officials encourage chickenpox vaccination
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May 19, 2023
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are reporting a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children.
And, at least half of these infections were acquired from an adult family member with shingles. Chickenpox, or varicella, can be a serious illness and is easily preventable with vaccination.
“The best way to protect yourself and your child from chickenpox is vaccination,” says Jessica Lopeman, a registered nurse and epidemiologist with DPHHS.
In 2022, there were 23 reported cases of chickenpox in Montana. Cases ranged i...
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