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Chickenpox Vaccine Basics
Chickenpox Disease
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It may produce an itchy, blister-like rash that initially appears on the chest, back and face before spreading over the entire body.Causes
Chickenpox is spread through direct or close contact with someone currently infected with the disease, direct contact with shingles rash blisters or by inhaling virus particles from shingles blisters.Prevention
The CDC recommends all children entering childcare and students starting school, college and other postsecondary educational institutions receive an age-appropriate chickenpox vaccination.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following frequently asked questions were created following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- The first dose is recommended at 12 through 15 months old
- The second dose is recommended at 4 through 6 years old
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash on the chest, back, face or entire body and typically lasts from 4 to 7 days.
Chickenpox can be serious, especially during pregnancy, or for babies, adolescents, adults and people with weakened immune systems. The chickenpox vaccine is safe and effective at preventing the disease.
Since the United States’ chickenpox vaccination program began, there has been a greater than 97% decrease in chickenpox cases, and hospitalizations and deaths have become rare.
The CDC recommends two doses of chickenpox vaccine for children, adolescents and adults who have never had chickenpox and were never vaccinated. In children, the recommended doses are as follows:
Yes, co-administration of vaccines is generally safe, effective and convenient. Side effects from receiving multiple vaccines at the same time are rare and usually mild. For more information, refer to the CDC’s guidelines on receiving multiple vaccines.
Kroger Health offers a wide range of health services, including vaccines, health screenings and more, tailored to meet the needs of your business, community or organization. Visit us at krogerhealth.com or e-mail the team at KHB2B@krogerhealth.com to learn more.
For more frequently asked questions and information, please visit the CDC's chickenpox vaccination website.
Other Recommended Vaccines
Are you up to date on all your vaccines? While getting your chickenpox vaccine, you can also get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19, Tdap and more.
Flu Vaccine
It’s recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive a yearly flu vaccine.COVID-19 Vaccine
Everyone aged 6 months and older is eligible for an annual COVID-19 vaccine.Tdap Vaccine
This vaccine protects against three bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.Tools and Resources
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