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Outbreak of chickenpox reported at SLU
FROM STAFF REPORTS
08/29/2009
Three students at St. Louis University are suspected to have chickenpox, according to a health alert sent to the campus on Friday.
Chickenpox is a virus marked by a skin rash and fever. Public health officials consider three cases of chickenpox in one school an outbreak.
Chickenpox is contagious through contact with sores, coughing and sneezing. The disease is generally not considered threatening but can be more serious in adolescents and adults.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get the chickenpox vaccine at 12 to 15 months and a booster before entering kindergarten. The vaccine can prevent or limit the severity of symptoms.
Students with symptoms of chickenpox should call student health at 314-.... Staff members can call 314-268-5499
Outbreak of chickenpox reported at SLU
FROM STAFF REPORTS
08/29/2009
Three students at St. Louis University are suspected to have chickenpox, according to a health alert sent to the campus on Friday.
Chickenpox is a virus marked by a skin rash and fever. Public health officials consider three cases of chickenpox in one school an outbreak.
Chickenpox is contagious through contact with sores, coughing and sneezing. The disease is generally not considered threatening but can be more serious in adolescents and adults.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get the chickenpox vaccine at 12 to 15 months and a booster before entering kindergarten. The vaccine can prevent or limit the severity of symptoms.
Students with symptoms of chickenpox should call student health at 314-.... Staff members can call 314-268-5499