To prevent getting Chicken Pox as an adult, the Health Unit is recommending parents get their kids 2 vaccine doses. Spokesperson Darlene Binette says Health Canada studies are showing a single dose can lead to a loss of immunity as an adult. Binette says the vaccine is available for kids under the age of 12.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Health Unit recommending 2 Chicken Pox Vaccines
To prevent getting Chicken Pox as an adult, the Health Unit is recommending parents get their kids 2 vaccine doses. Spokesperson Darlene Binette says Health Canada studies are showing a single dose can lead to a loss of immunity as an adult. Binette says the vaccine is available for kids under the age of 12.
