This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Chickenpox Open pop-up dialog box Close. Chickenpox Chickenpox consists of an itchy, red rash that breaks out on the face, scalp, chest, back and, to a lesser extent, arms and legs.
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Chickenpox varicella. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed Jan. Varicella chickenpox. New York, N. Papadakis MA, et al. Viral and rickettsial infections.
McGraw Hill; Chickenpox vaccination: What everyone should know. Longo DL, et al. Varicella-zoster virus infections. In: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. Chickenpox varicella. Merck Manual Professional Version. Stone K, et al. There is a very small chance of an allergic reaction with any vaccine.
A rash can happen up to 1 month after the injection. It may last for several days but will disappear on its own without treatment. There is a very small risk of febrile seizures after vaccination with MMRV. Check with your doctor to see if you can give either acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain or fever and to find out the right dose.
Your Child's Immunizations: Chickenpox Vaccine. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. Chickenpox Immunization Schedule The varicella vaccine is given as a shot when kids are between 12 and 15 months old. Chickenpox vaccine prevents the disease and outbreaks in childcare settings and schools. This leads to:. For the school year, 43 states and District of Columbia require children to receive 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine or have other evidence of immunity against chickenpox before starting school.
There are 8 states with a school-entry requirement of 1 dose of chickenpox vaccine or other evidence of immunity against chickenpox.
For more information, see State Vaccination Requirements. Most health insurance plans cover the cost of vaccines. However, you may want to check with your insurance provider before going to the doctor. This program helps families of eligible children who might not otherwise have access to vaccines.
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Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Minus Related Pages. In Victoria, immunisation against chickenpox is free for:. Adults who do not know if they have had chickenpox disease can have a blood test to check their immunity.
If they are not immune, they can purchase the chickenpox vaccine with a prescription. People from 14 years of age and over are recommended to be immunised with two doses of the chickenpox vaccine, one to two months apart.
Both the combination MMRV vaccine and the chickenpox vaccine contain a very weakened form of chickenpox virus that works by causing the body to produce its own antibodies to protect against the virus.
If you are thinking of becoming pregnant or you are early in your pregnancy, your healthcare professional can check your immunity with a blood test. If you are not immune and not pregnant, you may decide to receive the chickenpox vaccine before you become pregnant.
The MMRV vaccine is not recommended for people 14 years and over. If you are not immune during your pregnancy, avoid contact with people who have known cases of chickenpox.
Contact your doctor, midwife or hospital as soon as possible if you are exposed to anyone with chickenpox. The chickenpox vaccine is effective and safe, but all medications can have unwanted side effects. Side effects from chickenpox vaccine can occur five to 26 days after immunisation and include a mild chickenpox-like rash, usually at the injection site, but occasionally elsewhere on the body. Other mild side effects occurring in the first few days after immunisation include:.
Common side effects following immunisation are usually mild and temporary occurring in the first few days after vaccination. Side effects can be reduced by:. If a side effect following immunisation is unexpected, persistent or severe, or if you are worried about yourself or your child's condition after immunisation, see your doctor or immunisation nurse as soon as possible or go directly to a hospital.
It is important to seek medical advice if you or your child are unwell, as this may be due to other illness, rather than because of the immunisation. Immunisation side effects may be reported to the Victorian vaccine safety service , the central reporting service in Victoria on , select option one. You can discuss with your immunisation provider how to report adverse events in other states or territories. There is a very small risk of a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to any vaccine.
This is why you are advised to stay at the clinic or medical surgery for at least 15 minutes following immunisation in case further treatment is required. Another rare side effect is thrombocytopenia, which is bleeding caused by insufficient blood platelets.
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