The parent of a child who attends day care questions the need for Varivax. What will the nurse tell the parent?

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Varicella tends to cause more severe symptoms in adults than in children; adults have a 10-fold greater likelihood of hospitalization and a 20-fold increase in deaths. Chickenpox is highly contagious. Even with herd immunity, because of the degree of contagiousness, spread is likely. Varicella can be serious, even in children.

The Parent of a Child Who Attends Day Care Questions