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If people in ‘at risk’ groups cannot have the vaccine, what treatments are available if they catch chickenpox?

April 26, 2017catch Chickenpox groups people treatments vaccine

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If people in ‘at risk’ groups cannot have the vaccine, what treatments are available if they catch chickenpox?

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Chickenpox in people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women without immunity can be treated with a medication called varicella zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG). VZIG contains chickenpox-virus-fighting antibodies, can reduce the severity and length of symptoms, and lower the risk of complications.