Who should get chickenpox vaccine?
Everyone over the age of 12 months who has never had chickenpox, and has no contraindications, should be vaccinated against this disease. Young children are not the only ones who need chickenpox vaccine. If teens or adults get chickenpox, they have a greater risk of serious complications. If you or your teenager hasn’t had chickenpox, talk to your doctor or nurse about vaccination. The recommended schedule is one dose of vaccine at 12 months and a second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. People 13 years and older who do not have evidence of immunity should receive two doses of vaccine, separated by at least four weeks.
