Who discovered the chickenpox vaccine?


The chickenpox vaccine was discovered or created by Michiaki Takahashi in 1974.


This disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).

The most distinct symptom is skin rash, which appears throughout the head and the body. Small, itchy sores appear, and the blisters develop into a rough dew drop shape.

The disease is spread by coughing and sneezing.

Updated on: 24-Mar-2023

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