Chickenpox Vaccine Marthandam
Chickenpox Vaccine at Gheeth Hospital
With the school season back in full swing, your child’s health is the top priority. Chickenpox is highly contagious and spreads rapidly in classrooms, but it is 100% preventable.
At Gheeth Hospital, Dr. Pradeep Kumar and our specialized pediatric team are dedicated to keeping the children of Marthandam safe through proactive vaccination.
Chickenpox can be unpredictable. Vaccination is the only way to ensure your child avoids:
Severe Complications: Including bacterial skin infections, pneumonia, and encephalitis.
Missed School Days: Preventing weeks of discomfort and isolation.
Community Risk: Protecting newborns and high-risk individuals through herd immunity.
தேசிய தடுப்பூசி அட்டவணை
பிறப்பு முதல் 16 ஆண்டுகள் வரை
| வயது (Age) | தடுப்பூசிகள் (Vaccines) |
|---|---|
| பிறப்பு (At Birth) |
ஓ.பி.வி (OPV)
ஹெப் - B (Hep-B)
பி.சி.ஜி (BCG)
|
| 1 ½ மாதங்கள் |
ஓ.பி.வி.1
ரோட்டா 1
fIPV 1
PCV 1
பெண்டா 1
|
| 3 ½ மாதங்கள் |
ஓ.பி.வி.3
ரோட்டா 3
fIPV 2
PCV 2
பெண்டா 3
+ விட்டமின் ஏ-1 (6 மாதங்களில்)
|
| 9 மாதங்கள் |
எம்.ஆர்.1
JE 1
fIPV ஊக்குவிப்பு
PCV ஊக்குவிப்பு
|
| 5-6 ஆண்டுகள் | டிபிடி ஊக்குவிப்பு 2 (DPT Booster 2) |
| 10 & 16 ஆண்டுகள் | Td (தடுப்பூசி) |
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Chicken Pox is not given in Government Hospitals
- Chickenpox vaccine is not currently part of government Vaccines. Consequently, parents looking to protect their children from this highly contagious virus must visit private healthcare facilities, such as Gheeth Kids Clinic, where the vaccine is maintained under strict temperature controls and administered by specialized pediatrician.
Some vaccines are not part of the government programme and are available only in private hospitals. These are called optional vaccines. They are not mandatory, but in certain children they offer added protection depending on lifestyle, school exposure, or health conditions.
Discussed with a pediatrician to know about these.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Pradeep Kumar
MBBS, DCH, Dip. Diabetology
- PG Diploma Paediatric Nutrition (Boston)
- Early Nutrition Specialist (Munich)
- Preterm Nutrition Fellowship (Switzerland)
Quick FAQs on optional vaccines
No, the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine is not currently included in the government’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). It is only available at private healthcare facilities like Gheeth Hospital.
The first dose is typically administered at 18 months of age. To ensure full, long-term protection, a second dose is required 6 months after the first.
You can book an appointment by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to 95006690545. Our clinic is located in Kaliakkavilai, serving the Marthandam and surrounding South Tamil Nadu areas.
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f you want to understand your child’s vaccination status clearly, online pediatric counselling allows you to discuss doubts calmly and privately. The aim is to guide you, not pressure you.
Talk to a Pediatrician Online and get clarity on your child’s vaccination journey.