Chickenpox Vaccine- One Case of Chickenpox Can Cost You a Week’s Wages

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Chickenpox Vaccine (Varicella) – Protect Your Child Properly. For Life.

If you’re a parent, you already know the deal… Seeing your kid sick hits you deeper than anything else. That look in their eyes. The crying. The itching that drives them mad. The sleepless nights where you’re pacing the landing half-delirious at 3am.

And the worst part? Everyone shrugs chickenpox off like it’s “a normal childhood illness”.But here’s the truth nobody tells parents…

One chickenpox jab is NOT lifelong protection.

Most GPs only offer ONE dose. One dose gives partial, temporary immunity.

Which means your child:

  • can still catch chickenpox
  • can still spread it
  • can still get “breakthrough chickenpox”
  • has a higher chance of shingles as an adult
  • is MORE at risk later if they don’t get both doses

The second dose is the one that locks in strong, long-term immunity. You don’t get that from the NHS unless your child is high-risk.

Why Two Doses Really Matter

Around the world — USA, Australia, Europe — the standard is two doses. Not one. TWO.

Two doses create:

  • stronger long-term immunity
  • fewer complications
  • lower shingles risk later in life
  • fewer school absences
  • less time YOU spend at home caring for a sick child

GPs only offer one jab because the NHS doesn’t routinely fund universal vaccination. But you can still protect your child properly — privately.

Chickenpox Isn’t “Mild” When It’s Your Child

Chickenpox can show up:

  • in the mouth
  • in the groin
  • around the eyes
  • on the scalp
  • in painful clusters that blister and scar

You get fevers, crying, constant itching, no sleep, baths, gels, creams, antihistamines — and a child who feels miserable.

The Hidden Cost Nobody Warns You About: A Week Off Work

Kids stay off school for 5–7 days with chickenpox. Guess who stays home with them?

You.

Not working. Not earning. Most parents don’t get paid for childcare time off.

The cost of the chickenpox vaccine? Usually less than ONE missed day of work.

A full week off? That’s:

  • 5–7 days of lost income
  • stress
  • pressure from work
  • routine chaos

Two kids catching it two weeks apart? That’s two weeks off work.

Money you could have used for:

  • a weekend away
  • school uniforms
  • a food shop
  • petrol
  • bills
  • literally anything better than unpaid time off

The vaccine isn’t just health protection — it’s financial protection.

Our Chickenpox Vaccination Service

We use Varivax / Varilrix, globally recommended for safe, effective protection.

Suitable for:

  • Children aged 12 months+
  • Children who had ONE NHS dose and need the second
  • Adults who never had chickenpox
  • Parents wanting full, long-lasting immunity for their child

Not suitable for:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
  • Anyone with weakened immunity
  • Anyone who recently had another live vaccine (MMR within 4 weeks)
  • Those with previous severe vaccine reactions

Where You Can Get the Chickenpox Vaccine

Scawsby – Doncaster Travel & Blood Testing Clinic

📍 Unit 4 Barnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 8QE

Holden’s Chemist Bentley – Doncaster

📍 81 High Street, Bentley, DN5 0AP

Holden’s Chemist Newark – Now Open

📍 77b Eton Avenue, Newark, NG24 4JH

Bircotes Private Clinic (Inside DSP Site)

📍 Unit 3, First Floor, Old Police Station, Talbot Road, DN11 8DE

👉 Private appointments available.

Price

💉 Two doses required for full lifelong protection.
Second dose given 4–8 weeks after the first.

Why Parents Choose Holden’s Clinics

  • NHS-trained vaccinators
  • Child-friendly rooms
  • Evening and same-day appointments
  • Easy parking
  • Clinics in Doncaster, Newark & Bircotes
  • Honest, clear advice

Book Your Child’s Chickenpox Vaccine Today

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FAQs

Is one chickenpox vaccine enough?

No. One dose does not give full protection. Two doses provide strong, long-lasting immunity.

What age can my child get the vaccine?

From 12 months upwards.

Can adults have it too?

Yes — especially if you’ve never had chickenpox.

Is the vaccine safe?

Yes. It’s used worldwide and has a strong safety record.

Where can I book it?

At Scawsby, Bentley, Newark, or Bircotes.