"Two doses of the chickenpox shot are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against chickenpox (varicella).
When should my child get the chickenpox shot?
One dose at each of the following ages:
Why should my child get the chickenpox shot?
- Protects your child from chickenpox (varicella), a potentially serious and even deadly disease.
- Keeps your child from missing up to one week of school or childcare (and keeps you from missing work to care for your sick child).
The chickenpox shot is safe.
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.
What are the side effects?
Most children don’t have any side effects from the shot. The side effects that do occur are usually mild, and may include:
- Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
- Fever
- Mild rash
- Temporary pain and stiffness in the joints.."
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