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What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is caused by a virus. Symptoms of chickenpox include: A red, itchy skin rash with blisters Fever Feeling tired Not feeling hungry Headache Chickenpox usually spreads when a person touches chickenpox or shingles blisters — or if they breathe in the virus.
Who needs to get the chickenpox vaccine? Children Children age 12 months and older need to get the chickenpox vaccine as part of their routine vaccine schedule. See the routine vaccination schedule for infants and children. Who should not get the chickenpox vaccine? What are the side effects of the chickenpox vaccine? Side effects are usually mild and go away in a few days. They may include: Pain, swelling, and redness where the shot was given Mild rash Low fever Serious side effects from the chickenpox vaccine are very rare.
Where can I get more information about the chickenpox vaccine? Get vaccinated Getting vaccinated is easy. Find out how to get vaccinated. Connect With Us. Two doses are given, at least 4 weeks apart. The exact spacing between doses depends on the brand of vaccine given and the age of the person receiving the vaccine. The chickenpox vaccine should not be given to people who are clinically immunosuppressed either due to drug treatment or underlying illness.
This is because the vaccine strain could replicate too much and cause a serious infection. This includes babies whose mothers have had immunosuppressive treatment while they were pregnant or breastfeeding.
The chickenpox vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women as a matter of caution. However, studies have not shown any link between the weakened virus in the vaccine and any specific problems in babies born to women who received a chickenpox vaccine while they were pregnant. See 'Is the vaccine safe? The chickenpox vaccines used in the UK are called Varilrix and Varivax. Apart from the active ingredients the antigens , the vaccines may contain very small amounts of these added ingredients:.
Other brands of chickenpox vaccine used in other countries may contain different ingredients. If you are not in the UK, ask for the Patient Information leaflet for the vaccine you are offered. The frequency and type of side effects are slightly different for the two chickenpox vaccines used in the UK. For full information on side effects, ask for the Patient Information leaflet for the vaccine you are offered. As a general guide, side effects may be experienced as listed below.
For rarer side effects affecting fewer than 1 in people , see the Patient Information Leaflets for Varivax and Varilrix. As with any vaccine, medicine or food, there is a very small chance of a severe allergic reaction anaphylaxis. It is always extremely serious but can be treated with adrenaline. Health care workers who give vaccines know how to do this. In the UK between and there were a total of reports of anaphylaxis following ALL immunisations.
Around million doses of vaccines were given in the UK during this period. This means that the overall rate of anaphylaxis is around 1 in , See Vaccine side effects and adverse reactions for more information on why this is the case.
If you are concerned about any reactions that occur after vaccination, consult your doctor. See more information on the Yellow Card scheme and monitoring of vaccine safety. A treatment called human varicella zoster immunoglobulin VZIG is given to people in risk groups who have been exposed to chickenpox. Immunoglobulins are special concentrated antibody preparations which provide immediate short-term protection against disease.
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