Varicella (Chickenpox) in Healthcare Settings
Prevention and Control Varicella (Chickenpox) in Healthcare Settings
The following are the recommended guidelines for preventing the transmission of Varicella (Chickenpox) within healthcare settings.
These resources may be of use to healthcare professionals:
- Prevention of Varicella, Updated ACIP Recommendations MMWR 1999 Download PDF Version
- Healthcare Worker Immunizations. MMWR 1997PDF
- Prevention of Infections in Persons with HIV MMWR 1997
- Prevention of Varicella MMWR 1996PDF
Date last modified: April 5, 2005
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