People who have only had 1 dose of chickenpox vaccine need to get a second dose. Children age 12 months and older need to get the chickenpox vaccine as part of their routine vaccine schedule.
Children ages 1 through 12 years can get the MMRV vaccine, which is a combination vaccine that protects against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella. Like any medicine, there's a very small chance that the chickenpox vaccine could cause a serious reaction. Keep in mind that getting the chickenpox vaccine is much safer than getting chickenpox.
Learn more about vaccine side effects. Read the VISs for vaccines that protect against chickenpox:. Getting vaccinated is easy. Suite L Washington, D. A-Z Index. If you are not immune, you should be vaccinated. You will receive two doses of varicella chickenpox vaccine one month apart.
You should avoid becoming pregnant for at least one month after the last vaccination. Varicella vaccine should not be given to pregnant women. If you are pregnant, have your healthcare provider give you the varicella vaccine after your baby is delivered. This is a one-time vaccination to prevent shingles.
There is no maximum age for getting the shingles vaccine. Anyone 60 years of age or older should get the shingles vaccine, regardless of whether they recall having had chickenpox or not. Your risk for getting shingles begins to rise around age Even if you have had shingles, you can still receive the shingles vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of the disease.
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.
You can find a clinic near you on the Healthpoint website. Vaccines on the National Immunisation Schedule are free. Other vaccines are funded only for people at particular risk of disease. You can choose to pay for vaccines that you are not eligible to receive for free. Looking for Where to get medical help A health professional or service Patient portals Newsletters View all. Pain, swelling or redness around the injection site hard and sore to touch.
This is quite common after having the vaccination. It usually starts a few hours after getting the injection and settles within a few days. Place a cold, wet cloth or ice pack where the injection was given. Leave it on for a short time. Do not rub the injection site. Tell your doctor if troublesome. This is quite common for the first 1 or 2 days after receiving the injection and usually settles within a few days.
Dress lightly, with a single layer of clothing. Don't wrap your child in a blanket.
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