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Baby’s Stroke A Reminder Why Chickenpox Vaccine Is So Important

A stroke related to the chickenpox reminds us that vaccinations can be necessary in even the healthiest of children. A healthy 11-month old boy was infected after his older siblings,…

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A stroke related to the chickenpox reminds us that vaccinations can be necessary in even the healthiest of children.

A healthy 11-month old boy was infected after his older siblings, who were not vaccinated, most likely passed the infection on to him.  The stroke is said to be a complication from the infection