2020 — Chickenpox (Varicella), ICD-10 code B01 (CDC Wonder site/no state data) — 21

Note: ICD-10 means International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition.

Narrative Information

CDC: “Chickenpox is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. The rash appears first on the stomach, back and face and can spread over the entire body causing between 250 and 500 itchy blisters. Chickenpox can be serious, especially in babies, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine.” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Chickenpox (Varicella).” 7-1-2016 update.)

Source

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Chickenpox (Varicella).” 7-1-2016 update. Accessed 11-26-2018 at: https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. National Vital
Statistics System, Mortality 1999-2020 on CDC WONDER Online Database, released in 2021.
Data are from the Multiple Cause of Death Files, 1999-2020, as compiled from data provided by
the 57 vital statistics jurisdictions through the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program. Accessed at
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