Pathogen
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
Patient services
Varicella (chickenpox)
Source: RKI vaccines A–Z. Patient information, not medical advice.
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Transmission
Droplets, highly contagious.
Clinical picture
Itchy, spotted and vesicular rash, fever. Complications: bacterial superinfection, pneumonia. Pregnant women: embryopathy. The virus remains in the body and can cause shingles (zoster) later.
Vaccine protection
Live vaccine.
Who should be vaccinated?
All children. Seronegative adults at risk (planning pregnancy, immune deficiency, healthcare workers).
Vaccination schedule (STIKO)
- 1. Dosis (11 Monate)
- 2. Dosis (15 Monate)
Booster: Keine Auffrischung nach 2 dokumentierten Dosen.
Further information on Varicella (chickenpox): RKI vaccines A–Z.
