Global Update on Varicella: Protecting Against an Old Enemy
Program Overview
The Varicella Virus
Varicella Annual Disease Burden
Varicella Transmission
Varicella Exposure and Latency
Groups at Risk for Severe Varicella and Complications
Varicella Vaccines
2 Vaccine Doses More Effective Than 1
Dosing Interval for Second Dose
Current Worldwide Childhood Vaccination Schedules
Varicella in Latin America
Outbreak of Varicella in a Vaccinated Population in Uruguay in 2013
Impact of Vaccination on Varicella Cases and Outbreak Rates in Costa Rica, 2000-2013
Varicella-related Deaths and Mortality Rates in Argentina, 1997-2012
Varicella in Asia
Varicella in Australia
Varicella in Europe
Incidence of Varicella in Europe
Varicella Vaccination Recommendations in EU/EEA Countries, 2012
Decline in Varicella-Associated Hospitalizations After Vaccine Introduction in Germany
Implementing Varicella Vaccination
Take-Home Messages
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