Health & Medicinearticle2026-08-14

What’s Old Is New Again: Varicella

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Abstract

The availability of a varicella vaccine has led to significant decreases in incidence of this once-common childhood disease. In the setting of rising vaccine hesitancy, health care clinicians are now more frequently facing questions about infections caused by varicella zoster virus. In this continuing state-of-the-art review series, we equip clinicians with the tools to navigate crucial conversations about the importance of varicella vaccination and to recognize, treat, and mitigate spread of this virus.

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Authors: Caitlin Naureckas Li, Kathryn M. Edwards, Sheldon L. Kaplan, Gary S. Marshall, Sarah Parker, C. Mary Healy

Institutions: University of Colorado Denver, Lurie Children's Hospital, Vanderbilt University, Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Louisville