Varicella (Chickenpox) Basics

The best way to prevent varicella is for all children to be fully vaccinated on time. There are two vaccines used to prevent varicella: varicella vaccine (Var) and a combination measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (MMRV) vaccine.

• Chickenpox (Varicella) Facts
  Information about chickenpox, including symptoms, complications, treatment, and vaccination.
• CDC: About Chickenpox
  CDC information about chickenpox, including transmission, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Also includes photos and kid-friendly fact sheet.
• CDC: Varicella Vaccine VIS
  CDC Vaccine Information Statement (VIS); includes a description of the disease, who should get the vaccine and when, who should not be vaccinated, and potential side effects.
  • CDC: MMRV Vaccine VIS
• CDC: Chickenpox Vaccination
  Questions and answers from the CDC about chickenpox vaccination.