Chickenpox Articles A-Z
Varicella zoster immune globulin (VZIG) and acyclovir are different types of chickenpox medication. This eMedTV page offers an overview of three chickenpox medications and explains who should and shouldn't take them.
Getting the chickenpox vaccine is the most effective method of chickenpox prevention. This eMedTV article offers a detailed explanation of this preventive measure and discusses who should and shouldn't get the vaccine.
The most common type of chickenpox transmission occurs through direct contact with an infected individual. This eMedTV segment takes a look at different chickenpox transmission methods, including through sneezing and coughing.
Although rare, it is possible for someone to be infected with chickenpox twice. This section from the eMedTV site talks about this possibility. This page also explains how people who are immunocompromised are more likely to get chickenpox twice.