Getting Chickenpox vaccination
Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by varicella zoster virus. It is spread through coughing, sneezing and direct contact with someone who has the infection. Most children get it at some point before the age of 10, and occasionally adults can too.
The main symptom of chickenpox is a rash of small, itchy red spots that fill with fluid, then dry out and fall off. The rash can show up anywhere on the body and usually the skin makes full recovery. Symptoms often start with a mild fever or headache and tend to appear 1-3 weeks after exposure.
Who is Eligible for NHS vaccination?
The link below will take you directly to the NHS website that will have uptodate Information on Chickenpox vaccination.
NHS Chickenpox vaccination programme
If you do not qualify for free NHS vaccination we can still provide you with private vaccination. The cost is £160 for the two doses required.
Who is eligible for a private Chickenpox vaccination?
To have private Chickenpox vaccination at HA Baker pharmacy you must be
11 years or older and
- a health worker who has patient contact
- Laboratory staff
- a contact of immunocompromised patients
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