A single vaccination is all that is necessary below the age of 12, for older children or adults, 2 vaccinations separated by six weeks are necessary. We vaccinate from 13 months old.  We currently offer two mono component vaccines

Varivax manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur

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Varilrix manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline

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Both vaccines are Mercury/Thiomersal Free

Side Effects of Single Chickenpox Vaccine

Reactions at the injection site are mild and transient. 5% of patients may have a slight temperature and there can be the occasional very mild chickenpox rash. There is little or no evidence to suggest this is contagious, but as a precaution it is advisable to avoid pregnant women or anyone with a compromised immune system for 6 weeks post vaccination if a rash appears.