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Archana Koirala, Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist; Clinical Researcher, University of Sydney

Can you get chickenpox twice? Or if you’re vaccinated? Experts answer 9 key questions

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Alerts have been issued about the rising number of chickenpox cases in Northern New South Wales this year. Meanwhile, chickenpox continues to spread across Australia with 2,010 notified cases so far this year.

Getting vaccinated can reduce the chance of getting infected. And while you can still get infected if you’re vaccinated, you’re much less likely to become seriously ill.

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