Unseasonal outbreak of chicken pox lays Kolkata low, takes doctors by surprise

Kolkata witnessed an unseasonal chicken pox outbreak amid an influenza epidemic. Hospitals reported numerous cases, with a significant number seeking online consultations. The varicella zoster virus typically appears during summer's onset, but this anomaly has perplexed doctors, pointing to possible climatic influences. Vaccines remain crucial, but concerns about their cold chain management persist.

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