Chickenpox Outbreak

A Chickenpox Outbreak refers to an increase in the number of cases of chickenpox, a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The outbreak can occur in a community, school, or other close-knit group where the disease can spread easily through respiratory droplets or direct contact with the blisters of an infected individual. Chickenpox is characterized by an itchy rash, fever, fatigue, and other flu-like symptoms. Outbreaks typically happen when a significant number of unvaccinated individuals are in close proximity, as vaccination programs help control and reduce the incidence of the disease.