Vaccination Information:
What is chickenpox and what causes it?
Chickenpox is a very common illness. It is caused by a virus and most people catch it during their childhood. If you haven’t had chickenpox as a child you can still get it as an adult. Chickenpox is also referred to as varicella, which is the name of the virus that causes it. Once you have had chickenpox, you’re usually immune for life but you could develop shingles at a later point in life.
Chickenpox signs and symptoms:
Although it’s not usually dangerous, chickenpox can be very unpleasant as it causes an itchy rash and a fever. In most cases, the symptoms clear within a week. The virus can be dangerous for patients with an impaired immune system, newborn babies and pregnant women.
Vaccination Information:
You need two doses to be protected and the second dose should be given at least four but no later than eight weeks after you have received your initial dose. Once you have completed the course, you won’t need further boosters.
