Vaxera said that the chickenpox vaccination is available in all of the company’s vaccination centers.
Vaxera company confirmed that vaccination doses with the chickenpox vaccine are two doses, three months apart, and continued: Any age can be vaccinated, starting from the age of one year.
Vaxera company indicated: Contraindications to vaccination are: –
– High temperature
– Forbidden for pregnant women
– It is prohibited for immunocompromised patients
Doctors and health experts have confirmed that vaccination against chickenpox (varicella) is one of the most important means of prevention, especially for children, because of the high protection it provides that reduces the chances of infection and limits possible complications of the disease.
Experts explained that chickenpox is a highly contagious viral disease that is transmitted through droplets or direct contact, and often affects children, but the infection in adulthood may be more severe and be accompanied by health complications.
– Vaccination dates and doses
The vaccination is given in two doses:
First dose: at the age of 12–15 months.
Second dose: at the age of 4-6 years.
The importance of vaccination
– Reducing the chances of infection significantly.
– Reducing the severity of the disease in the event of infection.
– Preventing complications such as:
– Bacterial skin infections.
– Pneumonia.
– Rare neurological complications.
– Contributing to limiting the spread of infection within schools and gathering places
