1. Chickenpox By Rebecca Jones and Molly Weisner

2. What is it? Chickenpox is also called varicella zoster Viral disease Victim experiences headache, fever, small, red, fluid-filled blisters that scar and are very itchy It has been around since the 1500s

3. History First discovered in the 1500,’s in Italy Named in the 1600’s Thought to be given to children with black magic Proven not a form of small pox in the 1700’s

4. Who is in Danger? Mostly infects children under 18 Seams to be worse in children who are previously healthy Can kill children receiving treatment for cancer One of ten vaccinated children are still susceptible

5. How is it spread? Infectious Air or direct contact Coughing and sneezing You are contagious 1-2 days before the first symptoms appear Most contagious in the first 2-5 days after symptoms appear No longer contagious after 10-14 days

6. The Varicella Vaccine: Current Research Varicella vaccine is another name for the chickenpox vaccine First created in Japan in 1970’s and licensed for use in Japan and Korea in 1988 First used in United States in March 1995 Creates immunity by injecting weakened form of virus into the body It creates a very small, harmless antibodies

7. Recent Outbreak: Indiana In Vigo County, IN Since end of September, Vigo Country experienced 84 cases Surrounding Parke County has also experienced an outbreak in the schools Children who had been already immunized were infected Vaccine only prevents 9 out of 10 cases

8. Works Cited Baklow, Neil R. "Chickenpox." World Book. 2011. Print. Farrell, Jeanette. Invisible Enemies: Stories of Infectious Disease. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998. Print. "History of Chickenpox." History of Chickenpox. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. Hyde, Margaret O., and Elizabeth Held. Forsyth. Vaccinations: From Smallpox to Cancer. New York: F. Watts, 2000. Print. "KidsHealth." Chickenpox. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. Newton, David E. Sick! Diseases and Disorders, Injuries and Infections. Vol. 1. N.p.: Gale Group, 2000. Print. "Sarah Woodbury." Sarah Woodbury. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. "Vigo Has Largest Active Chickenpox Outbreak » Local & Bistate » News From Terre Haute, Indiana." Local Bistate ATOM. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.

9. Interesting Facts Taking aspirin while having Chickenpox can lead to Reye Syndrome Trim your fingernails short so you don’t tear skin and get infected Pox means a curse Helps to take an oatmeal bath Vaccine protects 90% of children