Side effects of chicken pox vaccine

Introduction

The best way to protect against chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine. The chickenpox vaccine prevents almost all cases of severe illness.

Side effects of varicella vaccine in adults

Instead of MMRV, some children might receive separate vaccines for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and varicella (chickenpox).

If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, called breakthrough chickenpox, the symptoms are usually mild.

Vaccinated people often experience fewer to no blisters and low or no fever, but red spots may occur.

Keep Reading:Impact of U.S. Chickenpox Vaccination Program

Available vaccines

There are two chickenpox vaccines licensed in the United States.

The chickenpox vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. Your healthcare provider can give you more information.

Varivax^®

• Contains only chickenpox vaccine.
• Is licensed for use in people 12 months or older.
• Can be given to children for their routine 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine at 12–15 months old and age 4–6 years old.

ProQuad^®

• Contains a combination of measles, mumps, rub
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