Chickenpox Vaccine (Private)
A convenient appointment to help protect you or your child from chickenpox and reduce the chance of spreading it to others.
- A 2-dose course is required
- Helps reduce the risk of catching chickenpox
- May lower the chance of passing chickenpox on to family and friends
- Useful protection for adults who have not had chickenpox
Available from our pharmacy in Ruislip
We provide this service from our pharmacy at 81 Howletts Lane. Speak to the team if you would like to check whether it is suitable for you, or to ask about appointment availability.
What this service involves
You will be asked about past chickenpox infection, general health, allergies, and any medicines. We will explain the benefits and what to expect after vaccination, including common side effects. If suitable, you will be advised on the recommended schedule, including the need for two doses and the spacing between them, and what you need to do next.
Suitability check
A quick review to confirm whether vaccination is appropriate today and whether any timing adjustments are needed.
Schedule guidance
Clear advice on the two-dose schedule, including spacing between doses and how to plan around school, nursery, work, and upcoming events.
What we provide
These are the key things you can expect during and after your appointment.
Age-appropriate advice
Guidance tailored for children, teenagers, or adults, including what changes with age and contact with others.
Health and medicine review
A check of relevant conditions, allergies, and current medicines to help ensure vaccination is suitable.
Course and timing plan
Advice that a 2-dose course is required and the usual spacing between doses, so you can plan ahead.
Aftercare and what to expect
Practical tips on managing common side effects and knowing what is normal over the next few days.
Reducing spread at home
Simple steps to help lower the risk of passing chickenpox to vulnerable family members or contacts.
Who this service is for
For children or adults who want added protection, especially where avoiding chickenpox matters.
Children in nursery or school
Parents and carers who want to reduce the chance of chickenpox disrupting school, childcare, and family routines.
Adults who never had chickenpox
Adults who want to lower their risk, particularly if chickenpox could be more disruptive or severe in adulthood.
Households with vulnerable contacts
People aiming to reduce the chance of bringing chickenpox home to someone who may be at higher risk.
Vaccinations available privately
- Chickenpox, for people who have not had the infection
- HPV, for males and females who missed the school programme
- Shingles, for adults who have had chickenpox
- Pneumococcal, protecting against serious bacterial infection
- RSV, for older adults and those at higher risk
- Whooping cough, including in pregnancy from 14 weeks
What it costs
Private vaccination prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chickenpox2 doses, 4 to 8 weeks apart | £65 |
| HPV1, 2 or 3 doses depending on age | £160 |
| Shingles2 doses | £220 |
| PneumococcalUsually a single dose | £90 |
| RSVSingle dose | £240 |
| Whooping cough, with diphtheria, tetanus and polioSingle dose | £70 |
| COVID-19 (private) | £90 |
Prices are per dose and confirmed at your consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Speak to our team if your question is not covered.
It is usually for people who have not had chickenpox before and want to reduce their risk of infection; suitability depends on age, health, allergies, and any medicines you take.
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