Who should be vaccinated against chickenpox?

It is better to prevent chickenpox by vaccination, and the target of vaccination should be children and adults who have never had chickenpox. In particular, people living in environments where the virus can be transmitted, such as medical staff, teachers, students, etc., should be vaccinated. Chickenpox is particularly harmful to pregnant women, and the fetus is prone to deformity and miscarriage, so women of childbearing age cannot be ignored. When vaccinating younger children, it is important to choose the right time. It is best to do so when the child is not sick or has diarrhea. Very few people will have a fever after vaccination, which will subside on its own without treatment.

It is recommended that adults and adolescents with no history of chickenpox should be vaccinated. The susceptible population is mainly healthy children aged 12 months to 12 years.

Special groups should be vaccinated:

1. People who work or live in an environment with a high possibility of transmission, such as kindergarten staff, primary school teachers,

Support from social public institutions, college students and military personnel, etc.

2. Close contacts of people who are at risk of developing serious diseases or complications, such as health workers, children with leukemia and other immunocompromised children and children and their families who are receiving steroid treatment.

3. Non-pregnant women of childbearing age.

4. International travelers.

If a susceptible person comes into contact with an infected person, he or she should be injected with immunoglobulin. A large dose three days after contact can shorten the course of the disease and alleviate clinical symptoms.

The chickenpox vaccine is a self-paid vaccine. Many parents have heard that there is a risk of contracting chickenpox even after vaccination, and since there are fees, many families give up vaccinating their children. The chickenpox vaccine is effective for the vast majority of people, but only a few people will not respond. Moreover, after vaccination, even if the child contracts chickenpox, it can alleviate the symptoms and pain of chickenpox. Parents should still vaccinate their children.