the chickenpox vaccine is recommended for all children under the age of 13 who have not had chickenpox. it is also recommended for all adolescents and adults who have not been vaccinated and have not had chickenpox. if you have had chickenpox there is no need for you to get the vaccine. since 2005 the vaccine has also been available as part of a combination vaccine called mmrv which offers protection against measles mumps rubella and varicella.
who should get vaccinated with the chickenpox vaccine?