Chickenpox: Myths vs facts 


While chicken pox is usually uncomfortable, but resolves without complications in most children, it can sometimes develop into something more serious in certain cases. — Positive Parenting

Chickenpox, caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), is a highly contagious disease often associated with childhood.

While many people have personal experience with it, several persistent misconceptions can lead to faulty decisions.

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