Patient's question:
The baby is getting the chickenpox vaccine this time. Please ask if this vaccine provides long-term protection or only for a few years?Doctor's answer:
The varicella vaccine is prepared from attenuated varicella virus strains and is the only means to prevent varicella infection. Receiving the varicella vaccine not only prevents varicella but also prevents complications caused by varicella-zoster. After vaccination, a long-lasting immunity can be obtained, as the vaccine stimulates the body to produce immunity against the varicella virus, used for preventing varicella. Generally, it provides immunity for more than 5 years, and some may even achieve lifelong immunity.