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Breakthrough Varicella Infection in a Healthcare Worker Despite Immunity After Varicella Vaccination
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2015
Abstract
Although varicella vaccination is recommended for varicella-susceptible healthcare workers (HCWs), breakthrough infection after vaccination is not unusual, especially following household exposures. We report breakthrough varicella in a vaccinated HCW and review the data on breakthrough infection and concerns for the healthcare setting.
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