Step-by-step explanation:
While reassurance may offer emotional comfort to a parent or child, it does not provide physical protection from the virus that causes chickenpox, known as varicella.
If a child has been exposed to chickenpox and they have not been vaccinated, they are at risk of becoming ill. Chickenpox can potentially lead to serious complications such as bacterial infections, dehydration, pneumonia and in rare cases, it can be fatal.
The chickenpox vaccine is deemed safe and effective at preventing the disease by the World Health Organisation, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health bodies worldwide.
Also, it is important to know that chickenpox in an adult, pregnant women or immunocompromised individuals can be even more severe. Therefore, by vaccinating your child, you are not just protecting them but indirectly protecting those around them who are vulnerable as well.
Reassurance can't offer any of these physical protections or benefits. So, while it is important to reassure a child about the steps you are taking to protect their health, it is also important to take those steps, such as vaccination.