The vaccine is kind of new in this country, maybe only available over the past ten years? My oldest got it about seven years ago, and that was pretty early on. it's been used in Europe for much longer. Although the diease, as you said, isn't that bad, and if you're going to get it anyway, the vaccine is kind of pointless.

It's true, chicken pox aren't too bad. Especially Since Keiran was vaccinated, he's had a very easy time with it. He's only got about 20 spots, they aren't too itchy, and he hasn't had a fever or anything. The schools don't like kids with it to come to school to prevent others from getting it. It's supposed to be problematic (I think!) for babies less than one year old, pregnant women, and adults who've never been exposed.

We have had bad health luck this winter, that's for sure. I guess (hope!) that means we'll be all the more healthy in the spring, which is good so my mom will be able to visit. She'll be going through chemo, which knocks down your immunity, so we would have to avoid her if the kids are sick.