Side effects: The chickenpox vaccine may cause mild side effects such as soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, mild fever, tiredness, or a mild rash.
Additional precautions: Avoid close contact with people who have chickenpox or shingles if you have not had chickenpox before. If you develop a rash after vaccination, your pharmacist can advise on any precautions you may need to follow.
Risks caused by chickenpox: Chickenpox is usually mild for many people, but it can sometimes lead to complications such as skin infections, pneumonia, or more serious illness in adults, pregnant women, newborn babies, and people with weakened immune systems.