Are you thinking about getting the #chickenpox vaccine for your child? Here are a few FAQs we get asked on this topic.....1) How many doses of the vaccine do I need?
For full immunity every child needs 2 doses about 4-8 weeks apart 1/7

2) Is it a safe vaccine?
Yes, it is a live vaccine so it does stimulate a strong immune response but it is a safe #vaccine #chickenpox 2/7

3) What age can my child get the first dose?
We usually give the first dose at the 13 month vaccine visit, but children can get it at any stage after this.
4) How effective is it?
It is greater than 95% effective in the vast majority of cases 3/7

5) Can it prevent shingles?
It does reduce the risk of contracting shingles in later life #chickenpox #vaccineswork 4/7

6) Are there any children who cannot get the #chickenpox #vaccine?
A very small number of children cannot get it for medical reasons and your doctor or nurse will go through this with you 5/7

7) Is #chickenpox worth vaccinating against?
Chicken pox is rarely more than a severe viral illness at it's worst, however, some children can get a severe form of chicken pox. A dose of chicken pox will mean that a child cannot go to school or creche 6/7

A child with #chickenpox will also not be allowed on an airplane, so immunity to chicken pox is a certainly good idea
Thanks everyone #portmarnock #vaccineswork 7/7