How important is it for adults to be vaccinated against chickenpox?
Compared to children, adolescents and adults are at increased risk for more severe disease from chickenpox. All healthy adults should be assessed for immunity to chickenpox, and those who do not have evidence of immunity should be vaccinated. Adults without immunity who might be at increased risk for exposure or transmission should receive special consideration for vaccination. These include: • Health care providers • Household contacts of immunocompromised persons • Persons who live or work in environments in which chickenpox transmission is likely (e.g., teachers, day-care employees, and residents/staff in institutional settings) • Persons who live or work in places where chickenpox transmission can occur (e.g.
