What is another word for Chicken pox?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪkɪn pˈɒks] (IPA) 
Chicken pox is a common and highly contagious viral infection that causes skin rashes and blisters. It is also known as varicella, and although its symptoms are generally mild, it can cause complications in rare cases. Some other terms that refer to chicken pox include water pox, red pox, and blister pox. While chicken pox is a relatively harmless childhood illness for most people, it can be very dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, people with weakened immune systems, and adults who have never had the infection before. Vaccination is the best way to prevent chicken pox, and it is recommended for all children and certain high-risk adults.
