The chickenpox vaccine is essential to prevent this highly contagious disease that mainly affects children but can also cause serious complications in adolescents and adults.
What type of vaccine is the chickenpox vaccine?
It is a live attenuated vaccine, meaning it contains a weakened form of the virus that cannot cause the illness but helps the immune system build long-lasting protection.
Who should get the chickenpox vaccine?
- Children from 12 months of age.
- Teenagers and adults who never had chickenpox or were not vaccinated before.
- Healthcare and childcare workers.
Who should not get vaccinated?
- Pregnant women.
- People with severe immunosuppression (chemotherapy, transplant, advanced HIV).
- Anyone with a severe allergy to vaccine components.
- Those with acute fever or illness at the time of vaccination.
Vaccination schedule
- First dose: at 12–15 months.
- Second dose: between 4 and 6 years.
- Teenagers and adults: two doses, 4–8 weeks apart.
What protection does it offer and for how long?
The chickenpox vaccine provides about 90% protection. Breakthrough cases are usually mild. Immunity can last a lifetime, though boosters may be recommended depending on risk.
Why is it important to get vaccinated?
Chickenpox can lead to complications such as pneumonia, skin infections, encephalitis, or hospitalization. Vaccination prevents severe cases and protects the community by reducing outbreaks.
Cities where we provide service
Doctor At Home offers home vaccination services in several cities in Mexico, including:
- Puerto Vallarta
- Cabo San Lucas
- San José del Cabo
- Mazatlán
- Culiacán
- Guadalajara
- Chapala
- Morelia
- San Luis Potosí
- Cuernavaca
- Mexico City
- State of Mexico
- Puebla
- Mérida
- Cozumel
- Playa del Carmen
- Cancún
- Monterrey
Conclusion
The chickenpox vaccine is safe, effective, and vital to prevent complications. If you would like to check availability and pricing, please fill out the form on our web menu.