How important is it for adults to be vaccinated for chickenpox?
All adults who have never had chickenpox should be vaccinated. Immunity is especially important for adolescents and adults who have close contact with persons at high risk for serious complications and for those who are likely to come in close contact with children. CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices especially recommends vaccination for the following susceptible adolescents and adults: • Persons who live or work in environments in which chickenpox transmission is likely (for example teachers of young children, day-care employees, and residents/staff in institutional settings) • Persons who live or work in places where chickenpox transmission can occur (for example college students, inmates and staff of correctional institutions, and military personnel) • Nonpregnant women of childbearing age (women should avoid pregnancy for 1 month following each vaccine dose) • Adolescents and adults living in households with children • International travelers Is the vaccine effective
