The Breakthrough Behind the Chickenpox Vaccine: A History of Discovery and Impact
Unveiling the History of the Chickenpox Vaccine Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Characterized by an itchy, blister-like rash, fever, and fatigue, chickenpox was once a ubiquitous childhood ailment. Before the advent of the chickenpox vaccine, almost everyone contracted the disease at some point in … Read more
