Name: Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccination

Description: The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus, which causes an itchy blistering rash and fever. Recommended by UK JCVI for non-immune adolescents, adults, and healthcare or occupational contacts.

Price: 65

Currency: GBP

Dose: 2

Age From: 1

Age To: 99

Timing: For full protection, complete both doses 4–8 weeks apart before travel.

Effectiveness: It will generally have fewer spots, lower fever, and minimal complications.

Duration: Allow 4-6 weeks between doses

Timing Note: Two doses are required for full protection. The vaccine is licensed from 12 months of age.

Effectiveness Note: The vaccine is approximately 90% to 95% effective with two doses. With one dose, the effectiveness is about 70-85%, but a milder illness could result. Protection usually develops within 2-3 weeks after the vaccination is given. If a vaccinated person suffers from chickenpox, it will generally have fewer spots, lower fever, and minimal complications.

Duration Note: Protection usually develops within 2-3 weeks after the vaccination is given If a vaccinated person suffers from chickenpox.

High Risk Areas: Worldwide – varicella circulates in most countries Higher risk in tropical regions where adult infection is more common Outbreak settings such as schools, childcare, and military barracks

Traveller Risk Factors: Non-immune adolescents and adults Healthcare workers and teachers Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals Travellers to tropical countries where adult exposure is more likely

Protection Title: There is a reduction by more than 90% of the severity of the cases (hospitalizations, death, and the like)

Protection Description: The vaccine trains the immune system to recognize the varicella zoster virus so that when exposed, the body can react much quicker. There is a reduction by more than 90% of the severity of the cases (hospitalizations, death, and the like) due to varicella where the varicella vaccine has been broadly implemented in different countries.

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