Chickenpox Vaccine(Var)
Chickenpox Vaccine(Var) Possible reactions include:
l Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
l Fever
l Mild rash or several small bumps after vaccination. If you get chickenpox rash after vaccination, you can spread the disease to others. But, this is very rare. If you have chickenpox rash, you should stay away from people with weakened immune systems.
l Seizure (jerking and staring spell) that may be caused by fever. Seizures after chickenpox vaccination may or may not be related to chickenpox vaccine.
Serious side effects from chickenpox vaccine are extremely rare. They may include severe brain reactions and low blood count. These side effects happen so rarely that experts cannot tell whether they are caused by chickenpox vaccine or not.