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The disease is generally more severe in adults, but life-threatening complications can develop in infants and pregnant women. In the UK, around 20 deaths each year are caused by chickenpox.

The NHS advises people with chickenpox not to go near newborn babies, anyone who is pregnant, or anyone with a weakened immune system, as chickenpox can be particularly dangerous for them. Several ...