It spreads when germs pass from an infected person to the nose or throat of others . Chickenpox causes a rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. It can lead to pneumonia, brain damage, or death.
Shingles causes a painful skin rash.
Children between 12 and 18 months of age. Most children in this age group should have one dose of chickenpox vaccine. Children between 19 months and their 13th birthday. All children who have not had chickenpox nor received chickenpox vaccine should be vaccinated before their 13th birthday. Many doctors will give the vaccine at 11 or 12 years of age to children in need.