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Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine

Also known as: Chickenpox Vaccine

Type: Live Attenuated ViralAge group: Children And Susceptible AdultsDoses: 2Route: SubcutaneousGovt. UIP: No

Protects against chickenpox.

Protects against

  • Chickenpox

Schedule

15 months and a second dose 3-6 months later or at 4-6 years (IAP).

Possible side effects

  • Mild rash
  • Fever
  • Pain at site

Who should not get it

  • Pregnancy
  • Severe immune deficiency

Precautions

Avoid pregnancy for 1 month after vaccination.

Prevents

Chickenpox

Frequently asked questions

What does the Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine vaccine protect against?

Chickenpox

What is the Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine schedule?

15 months and a second dose 3-6 months later or at 4-6 years (IAP).

What are the side effects of Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine?

Mild rash, Fever, Pain at site

Medically reviewed by

Medical review pending

Last updated

9 October 2026

Sources

  • Universal Immunization Programme schedule, MoHFW
  • IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP)
  • WHO position papers

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.