Under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), who is recommended to receive the varicella vaccine?
Individuals aged 18 years old and above who (i) have not been previously vaccinated against chickenpox or; (ii) lack evidence of past infection or immunity.
More information on NAIS is available here. If you have any questions on whether the varicella vaccine is right for your specific situation, please consult your doctor and have a conversation.
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