Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine

Who should receive this vaccine?

• Children need 2 doses of varicella vaccine, usually: a primary dose at age 12 through 15 months followed by a secondary dose at age 4 through 6 years.

• Older children, adolescents, and adults also need 2 doses of the varicella vaccine if they are not already immune to chickenpox.

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Does this vaccine cause Chicken Pox?

No, the CDC has stated that the varicella vaccine does not cause chicken pox.

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What else should I know?

Varicella vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. Also, a child between 12 months and 12 years of age might receive the varicella vaccine together with MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine in a single shot, known as MMRV.

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