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Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine

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The varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is an immunization that helps protect against the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. It is a live attenuated vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus, reducing the risk of infection and severity of the disease.

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