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A varicella vaccine has been available since 1995 to inoculate against the disease. Some countries require the varicella vaccination or an exemption for matriculation in elementary school. Protection is not lifelong and further vaccination is necessary five years after the initial immunisation.
In the UK, varicella antibodies are measured as part of the routine of prenatal care, and by 2005 all NHS healthcare personnel had determined their immunity and been immunised if they were non-immune and have direct patient contact. Population-based immunisation against varicella is not otherwise practised in the UK, because of lack of evidence of lasting efficacy or public health benefit.
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