Wait at least 6 hours post-vaccination for pain or fever relief. A few people will get a very mild case of a chickenpox-like rash usually no more than 10 spots 1 or 2 weeks after they get the vaccine. Who should NOT have the chickenpox vaccine? Babies less than 1 year old. Those who are pregnant. The chickenpox vaccine contains a very weak form of the virus and such vaccines are generally not recommended in pregnancy because of concern that the vaccine may be passed to the fetus.
However there has been no harm to the babies born to mothers who got this vaccine during pregnancy. Adults who do not know if they have had chickenpox disease can have a blood test to check their immunity. If they are not immune, they can purchase the chickenpox vaccine with a prescription.
People from 14 years of age and over are recommended to be immunised with two doses of the chickenpox vaccine, one to two months apart. Both the combination MMRV vaccine and the chickenpox vaccine contain a very weakened form of chickenpox virus that works by causing the body to produce its own antibodies to protect against the virus.
If you are thinking of becoming pregnant or you are early in your pregnancy, your healthcare professional can check your immunity with a blood test. If you are not immune and not pregnant, you may decide to receive the chickenpox vaccine before you become pregnant. The MMRV vaccine is not recommended for people 14 years and over. If you are not immune during your pregnancy, avoid contact with people who have known cases of chickenpox.
Contact your doctor, midwife or hospital as soon as possible if you are exposed to anyone with chickenpox. The chickenpox vaccine is effective and safe, but all medications can have unwanted side effects. Side effects from chickenpox vaccine can occur five to 26 days after immunisation and include a mild chickenpox-like rash, usually at the injection site, but occasionally elsewhere on the body.
Other mild side effects occurring in the first few days after immunisation include:. Common side effects following immunisation are usually mild and temporary occurring in the first few days after vaccination. Side effects can be reduced by:. If a side effect following immunisation is unexpected, persistent or severe, or if you are worried about yourself or your child's condition after immunisation, see your doctor or immunisation nurse as soon as possible or go directly to a hospital.
It is important to seek medical advice if you or your child are unwell, as this may be due to other illness, rather than because of the immunisation. Immunisation side effects may be reported to the Victorian vaccine safety service , the central reporting service in Victoria on , select option one. You can discuss with your immunisation provider how to report adverse events in other states or territories. There is a very small risk of a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to any vaccine.
This is why you are advised to stay at the clinic or medical surgery for at least 15 minutes following immunisation in case further treatment is required. Another rare side effect is thrombocytopenia, which is bleeding caused by insufficient blood platelets. The immunisations you may need are decided by your health, age, lifestyle and occupation.
When to Delay or Avoid Chickenpox Immunization The varicella vaccine is not recommended if your child: had a serious allergic reaction to an earlier dose of varicella vaccine or its components, which include gelatin and the antibiotic neomycin has a disorder that affects the immune system such as cancer is taking steroids or other medicine that weakens the immune system is undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy Talk to your doctor about whether the vaccine is a good idea if your child: is currently sick.
Generally, simple colds and other minor illness should not stop your child from getting a vaccine. People who take aspirin should stop for 6 weeks before getting the chickenpox vaccine. Pregnant women should not get the chickenpox vaccine until after they give birth. Caring for Your Child After Chickenpox Immunization Check with your doctor to see if you can give either acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain or fever and to find out the right dose. When Should I Call the Doctor?
Call your doctor if: You aren't sure if the vaccine should be postponed or avoided. There are problems after the immunization. Two doses of the chickenpox shot are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against chickenpox varicella. The chickenpox shot is very safe, and it is effective at protecting against chickenpox. Vaccines, like a medicine, can have side effects.
These are usually mild and go away on their own. The side effects that do occur are usually mild, and may include:. Chickenpox is a disease that causes an itchy rash of blisters and a fever. A person with chickenpox may have as many as blisters.
The rash can spread over the whole body. Chickenpox can be serious, even life-threatening , especially in babies, adolescents, adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Chickenpox is usually mild in children, but the itching can be very uncomfortable.
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