Vaccine updates:

Chicken Pox vaccine:

The chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella zoster virus. This causes chickenpox. It's also called the varicella vaccine. This is not included in the routine childhood vaccination schedule but can be given to anyone over 12 months old. The vaccine is not covered on the medical card and there is €20 administration charge per dose.

Consider getting the vaccine if you have not had chickenpox before and you’re:

• a healthcare worker

• in close contact with someone who has a weak immune system, for example, a child could have the vaccine if their parent is having chemotherapy

Please see below link with more information on the varicella vaccine.

Please contact the Practice for more information on how to arrange a vaccine.