Reposted by Lara Salahi
Varicella cases have declined 97% since the vaccine against the virus became available in 1995. However, as CEID affiliate faculty @larasalahi.bsky.social reports on in @medscape.com, its vaccination rates have concerningly continued to drop since 2020.
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