How can one prevent chicken pox?

Chickenpox is highly contagious. If you are not vaccinated and have never had chickenpox, contact with someone who has it will almost always lead to infection. Early vaccination and being careful around those who have chickenpox are the most important precautions you can take. read more

The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine. Children, adolescents, and adults should get two doses of chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox vaccine is very safe and effective at preventing the disease. Most people who get the vaccine will not get chickenpox. read more

You can prevent it by taking proper vaccination of this disease . varicella vaccine is for chicken pox, which is given when kids are between 12 and 15 months old and again 4 to 6 years of age. Kids whose age between 6 to 13 and had not taken chickenpox vaccine , may receive the vaccine, with the two doses given at least 3 months apart. read more

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be immunized with the varicella zoster vaccine to prevent chicken pox usually after the age of 1. A second dose, typically given at about age 4 or 5, is needed for complete protection. read more