Published on 9 January 2025

Chickenpox / Shingles

Chickenpox (varicella) is often harmless in healthy children, but once infected it can lead to shingles (herpes zoster) later in life. The combined MMRV vaccination is recommended for all children aged 9 and 12 months. A catch-up vaccination is recommended between the ages of 13 months and 39 years. In addition, vaccination against shingles is recommended for all people aged 65 and older, and for people with certain risk factors from the age of 18 or 50, respectively.