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Chickenpox/Shingles
Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine
The varicella zoster (chickenpox) virus causes fever and rashes. It spreads through direct contact with the fluid from blisters or via droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. While chickenpox is usually mild in children, it has a higher risk of causing complications such as lung infection and brain infection in adults.
Who should get the Varicella Vaccine?
- All adults who have not been vaccinated
- All adults who lack evidence of immunity
- All children should receive the varicella vaccines as part of the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS)
How is the vaccine given?
- The varicella vaccine is given as an injection into the arm
- 2 doses are required 1 month apart
What are the common side effects of the vaccine?
- Pain or swelling over the injection site
- Fever, headache, body aches, tiredness
- Nausea
- Severe allergic reactions: rashes, eye swelling, lip swelling or difficulty breathing
Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV). It can occur in individuals who have previously had chickenpox before. Some individuals with shingles develop long-lasting nerve pain after resolution of the rash (post-herpetic neuralgia). The shingles vaccine reduces the risk of shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia.
Who should get the Shingles Vaccine?
- Adults aged 50 years or older
- Adults aged 19 years or older who are immunocompromised
- Adults who have had shingles before can still receive the vaccine
How is the vaccine given?
- The shingles vaccine is given as an injection into the arm
- 2 doses are required over 2 to 6 months
What are the common side effects of the vaccine?
- Pain or swelling over the injection site
- Fever, headache, body aches, tiredness
- Stomach discomfort, nausea, diarrhea
- Severe allergic reactions: rashes, eye swelling, lip swelling or difficulty breathing