According to Gerda Sinkgraven of GGD Assen, it does not hurt to let your child become infected with chickenpox on purpose. Then they’ve had it, is the idea. This only applies to children who are one year or older. Children who are younger can get quite itchy.
Adults
About 95 percent of the adult Dutch population has already had chickenpox. It is even dangerous if you have never been infected with chickenpox as an adult, especially if you have other ailments or want to become pregnant.
Vaccinate
If you do not know whether you have already been infected with chickenpox, you can have yourself tested by your doctor. If this test is negative, you can get vaccinated.
By: National Care Guide
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