CDC Endorses Standalone Chickenpox Vaccination for Younger Children

The public health agency now advises children aged 1 receive a standalone vaccine for chickenpox, also known as varicella.
CDC Endorses Standalone Chickenpox Vaccination for Younger Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta on May 21, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Oct. 6 stopped recommending a combination vaccine that contains a varicella component, advising a standalone shot against the disease.

The CDC is now advising that children aged 1 receive a standalone chickenpox vaccine, its parent agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, said in a statement.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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