Can I still get chickenpox after getting the chickenpox vaccine?

Many parents believe that after giving their babies the varicella vaccine, they will be able to avoid chickenpox. In fact, the varicella vaccine will also have some adverse reactions after injection, which requires special attention. First, it may cause local allergies, or large lumps may appear, which require repeated rubbing and hot compresses to recover. You must also be careful about any abnormal reactions, because the varicella vaccine is not without complications.

Varicella vaccine adverse reactions

Some children may develop a small atypical rash after receiving the chickenpox vaccine. Parents should not worry too much. Generally, the child's systemic reaction in this case is relatively mild and does not have much impact on the body. Proper rest and simple treatment will be sufficient. The above symptoms are normal reactions after vaccination. They will disappear after a period of time or appropriate treatment.

Abnormal reactions require timely hospitalization. A small number of infants will have abnormal reactions after vaccination due to fasting or allergic constitution. If pale face, cold hands and feet, rapid heart rate, or sudden fainting occur a few minutes after vaccination, it may be needle phobia. Coma, convulsions, and difficulty breathing may occur, which may be anaphylactic shock. These reactions occur suddenly and the symptoms are severe, so they need to be treated promptly to avoid serious consequences.

1. Local reaction

The local area where the varicella vaccine was injected will be red, swollen and painful 12-24 hours after the vaccination, which will last for 2-3 days and then disappear on its own. For individual more serious cases, hot compress treatment can be applied after the acute period. Do not scratch with your hands. Gently touch and massage are fine. Be sure to pay attention to the cleanliness of the injection area.

2. Systemic reactions

Remember to observe the child's body temperature after the injection of chickenpox vaccine. The bedroom temperature must be maintained at 37-38 degrees Celsius. If there are symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, general fatigue, and general discomfort, they usually appear within 1-2 days after vaccination and will disappear on their own within 1-2 days; if the child's temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, antipyretics should be given under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Abnormal reactions

After receiving the chickenpox vaccine, the child may experience dizziness, irritability, pale face, numbness of hands and feet, sweating all over the body, etc. within a few minutes. In this case, let the child lie down and rest immediately to return to normal. In severe cases, emergency treatment is required under the guidance of a doctor. Such symptoms must be related to the child's physical constitution and only occur in very few children.