varicella (chickenpox) vaccine

The City of Columbia is committed to providing public health services that prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors, prevent injuries and illness, assure the quality and accessibility of health services, monitor the health of the population, provide social services and promote and protect civil rights.

The Varicella Vaccine

What is Chickenpox?

While no vaccine is 100% effective in preventing disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the varicella vaccine is very effective and only 10% of those vaccinated will still be infected with the varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).

Chickenpox is a disease which causes fever and an itchy rash. The skin rash covers the body but it is usually more concentrated on the face, scalp and trunk. The transmission of this virus is spread by coughing and sneezing.

Who should get the vaccine?

The CDC recommends that all children and adults without evidence of immunity to varicella, need to be vaccinated.

Where can I get the vaccine?

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine available. If you are interested in being vaccinated, visit us.

Learn more about this vaccine.

Return to the Clinic & Nursing Webpage or the Columbia/Boone County Health Department Homepage.