infections
Varicella Vaccine
Side Effects of Varicella Vaccine
The varicella vaccine is very safe, and common side effects are mild. They include pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site and fever and temporary joint pain and stiffness. Very occasionally, a chickenpox-like rash develops. People who develop this rash after the vaccine should diligently avoid contact with people who have a weakened immune system until after the rash resolves. and related drugs (salicylates) after vaccination can cause a rare but serious disorder called Reye Syndrome in children under 16 years old. Thus, such children should not be given these drugs for 6 weeks after vaccination. 