infants

“Respiratory illnesses can be especially risky for infants and toddlers, whose airways and lungs are small and still developing.”

Pregnant women, as well as infants and young children, are advised to get vaccinated against it.

“Vaccination during pregnancy can help protect infants against requiring hospitalization,” the group said.

Chickenpox is often more serious in very young infants and adults.

Very young infants and adults are also more likely to experience serious illness compared to children.