Chickenpox Vaccine: When It Was Introduced in Australia and Its Public Health Impact
The chickenpox vaccine, or Varicella vaccine, was introduced in Australia in 1999. It has been available through the National Immunisation Program since November 2005. Children receive a single dose at 18 months. A school-based catch-up program is offered for children aged 10 to 13 years. Public health experts reported a decline in hospitalizations related to … Read more