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Table 1 Characteristics of children < 6 years of age with history of varicella, the Netherlands, 2007
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Total with history of varicella | 2,564 (100) |
| Gender; girls | 1,236 (48.2) |
| Mean age ± SD in years (range) | 4.0 ± 1.3 years (range 0.2-5.9) |
| Age groups (in years) | |
| 0 | 55 (2.1) |
| 1 | 198 (7.7) |
| 2 | 341 (13.3) |
| 3 | 521 (20.3) |
| 4 | 704 (27.5) |
| 5 | 745 (29.1) |
| Time elapsed at survey since varicella episode | |
| Currently ill | 55 (2.1) |
| Last month | 88 (3.4) |
| 2-5 months ago | 331 (12.9) |
| 6-12 months ago | 430 (16.8) |
| 1-2 years ago | 719 (28.0) |
| More than 2 years ago | 941 (36.7) |
| Mean age ± SD in years (range) history of varicella ≤ 12 months (n = 904) | 2.7 ± 1.5 years (range 0.2-5.9) |
