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Chickenpox Quiz

Chickenpox is caused by infection with the varicella virus. The appearance is a red rash that develops into a crop of clear, fluid-filled blisters, which then dry and crust over. It usually lasts a week to 10 days. Find out more.

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1. In New Zealand nine out of ten children will get chickenpox.

A.True
B. False


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2. Chickenpox is usually more severe if you get it in childhood.

A. True
B. False


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3. Chickenpox will normally leave scarring.

A. True
B. False


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4. If your child has chickenpox but 'doesn't feel too bad', and is getting bored at home, it is okay to send him or her back to school.

A. True
B. False


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5. The only way to avoid chickenpox as an adult is to have had it as a child.

A. True
B. False


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6. You can be vaccinated to prevent you getting chickenpox and passing it on to vulnerable people.

A. True
B. False


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