Chickenpox - vaccination
The chickenpox vaccine can be done privately here to prevent children and adults from contracting chickenpox. It can also protect vulnerable family members from contracting chickenpox via herd immunity. This is available for children starting at 1 years old and for adults. To be protected you will require two doses of the vaccine. The quoted price is for 1 dose.
First Care Pharmacy
Unit 6 The Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NY
Cost: £75
The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine is a series of two shots that can protect nearly everyone from contracting chickenpox. The first should be given at the age of 12-18 months and the second shot should be given between 4-6 years of age. Older children and adults should have two shots as well, with the second shot occurring at least 28 days after the first.
The chickenpox vaccine helps prevent chickenpox.
Although chickenpox is usually mild, it can be very serious for some people, it can also prevent children losing valuable school time to illness.
Adults who have never had the vaccine or have not been infected with chickenpox in the past are encouraged to vaccinate as they are more likely to contract severe complications from the chickenpox virus.
The pharmacist will provide a vaccination schedule for your follow-up booster when you book with us.