How Common Are Chicken Pox (Varicella)and Shingles(Herpes Zoster)?
Labels Chicken Pox and Shingles
Chicken pox was once a disease experienced by nearly every child, causing
an estimated 4 million illnesses, 11,000 hospitalizations, and 100 deaths
each year in the United States. After the introduction of a varicella vaccine
in 1995, the incidence* of chicken pox, especially in younger children,
decreased dramatically. However, in the early 2000s, chicken pox remains
relatively common among unvaccinated children and adults and 10 to
15 percent of vaccinated children also contract the disease.
Nearly one in three Americans eventually develops shingles, and there
are at least one million cases in the United States each year. Anyone who
has ever had chicken pox or received the varicella vaccine is at risk for shingles.
About half of all cases occur in people 60 years of age or older. The
risk of shingles increases with age and with any condition that weakens
the immune system. Susceptibility* to shingles tends to run in families.
an estimated 4 million illnesses, 11,000 hospitalizations, and 100 deaths
each year in the United States. After the introduction of a varicella vaccine
in 1995, the incidence* of chicken pox, especially in younger children,
decreased dramatically. However, in the early 2000s, chicken pox remains
relatively common among unvaccinated children and adults and 10 to
15 percent of vaccinated children also contract the disease.
Nearly one in three Americans eventually develops shingles, and there
are at least one million cases in the United States each year. Anyone who
has ever had chicken pox or received the varicella vaccine is at risk for shingles.
About half of all cases occur in people 60 years of age or older. The
risk of shingles increases with age and with any condition that weakens
the immune system. Susceptibility* to shingles tends to run in families.
0 Response to "How Common Are Chicken Pox (Varicella)and Shingles(Herpes Zoster)?"
Post a Comment