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Module Summary

Dr Philip Rice, consultant virologist, on when to prescribe aciclovir, chickenpox in pregnancy and whether the chickenpox vaccine will enter the immunisation schedule

Learning Objectives

This module brings you all the latest on chickenpox, including:

  • When to prescribe aciclovir
  • Spotting complications
  • Chickenpox in pregnant women
  • Whether we can expect the chickenpox vaccine to enter the vaccination schedule
Author

Dr Philip Rice is a consultant virologist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Date module published

Aug 30, 2018

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