Varivax, a two-dose vaccine for chickenpox, is highly recommended for healthy children, adolescents, and adults. Set up an immunization schedule for your child with your doctor.
When fully immunized, the vaccine has been shown to be 95% effective in preventing childhood cases of chickenpox. A small percentage of newly immunized people will develop a mild rash. Pregnant women and infants younger than 1 year of age should not be vaccinated.
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Varicella, commonly known in the United States as chickenpox, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
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