For further information or queries, please contact Fiona Shorter on extn 32582. Chickenpox prevention Prevention of chickenpox is now available. Complications from chickenpox are more likely in adults. The virus is spread easily from person to person, usually by airborne droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or by contact from a chickenpox sore. People with chickenpox are infectious for about two days before the onset of the rash and until the final sore has crusted over.
Shingles can be a very painful complication later in life after an earlier chickenpox infection.
Immunisation prevents this condition. Now chickenpox can be prevented by immunisation. Arrange an appointment to talk to one of Community Services doctors to see if this immunisation is for you. Room SG03, Clayton.