Private Chickenpox Vaccine
We offer a private chickenpox vaccination service at Hanborough Pharmacy in Witney. Contact us or see us in-store to find out more.
One of our pharmacists will have a short consultation with you to assess your suitability for this service before offering the vaccine to you. This is a private service, a fee is payable at the pharmacy for the Chickenpox Vaccine.
What is Chickenpox?
Chickenpox is an acute condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is contagious and mainly affects children but can affect adults as well. It spreads very easily to people who have not been infected with it before or who have not been vaccinated against it.
The chickenpox vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect against the condition and the associated symptoms.
What are the main symptoms of Chickenpox infection?
Chickenpox is an acute condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is contagious and mainly affects children but can affect adults as well. It spreads very easily to people who have not been infected with it before or who have not been vaccinated against it.
The chickenpox vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect against the condition and the associated symptoms.
What are the main symptoms of Chickenpox infection?
The main symptom of chickenpox is an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. The rash usually appears 10-21 days after exposure to the virus.
Other symptoms may include:
- Fever
- Feeling generally unwell
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
Most patients will recover within 1-2 weeks. You can find out more about chickenpox on the NHS page.