pox party
A 'pox party' is a controversial social event aimed at intentionally spreading infectious diseases to promote natural immunity.
Definition
C1Health
(informal, historical)A gathering where children are deliberately exposed to a contagious disease like chickenpox to build immunity.
Example
- Before vaccines were common, some parents organized pox parties to ensure their children caught chickenpox early.
C1Social
(informal, controversial)An event where people are intentionally infected with a mild disease to develop natural immunity.
Example
- Health experts discourage pox parties due to the risks of severe complications.
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