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Re:Are our immune systems out of practice? by genzoman on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @08:27AM (#28060172)
Exposure to smallpox wiped out populations in two continents from no prior exposure. The quoted “not necessarily” isn’t a ringing endorsement. Chickenpox is another example of early exposure/vaccine or very bad things happen.
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Re:Are our immune systems out of practice? by paulryanrogers on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @09:12AM (#28060607)
> Chickenpox is another example of early exposure/vaccine or very bad things happen.

Side note, even early exposure may not help. I got it twice and the second was rough. It also carries a higher risk of shingles later in life and could impact the nervous system. Please consider vaccinating your kids against chickenpox.

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