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    • 149,565 chickenpox cases were recorded in Poland in 2018, a 15.8% decrease from the prior year.
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    • A notable decrease in chickenpox cases and incidence was observed in 2018 compared to previous years.
    • Vaccination against chickenpox is an effective primary prevention strategy with increasing participation.
    • Enhanced public health education on vaccination benefits is crucial for further improving the epidemiological situation.