Chicken Pox Check Up

With recent concerns about chickenpox in the community, the Orange County Health Department (OCHD) is reminding parents to make sure their children have updated immunizations. It is also imperative for parents to check their child’s shot record with their doctor to see if they have already started the Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine series.

“Now is a great time to beat the back to school immunization rush and keep your children safe from vaccine preventable diseases like the chickenpox,” said Dr. Kevin M. Sherin, Director of the OCHD.

In Florida, the Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is a requirement for daycare and school entry. The minimum age to receive the vaccine is 12 months. Two doses are required; the second dose is recommended routinely at age four to six years, but may be given earlier if desired.

For more information from the OCHD, click here.