In Turkey, the second dose period for the chickenpox vaccine, which has been administered as a single dose since 2013, has begun. Dr. Şenay Pir Zengi stated that the second dose increases protection, and explained the rationale behind administering it to the 4-6 age group, the condition of children who have already had the disease, and why those over 7 years old are not included in the routine program.
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In Turkey, the second dose period for the chickenpox vaccine, which has been administered as a single dose since 2013, has begun. Dr. Şenay Pir Zengi stated that the second dose increases protection, and explained the rationale behind administering it to the 4-6 age group, the condition of children who have already had the disease, and why those over 7 years old are not included in the routine program.