- Common side effects of the Varivax vaccine include soreness or swelling at the site of injection, fever, cough, headache, loss of appetite and a mild rash.
- Rarely, those who have received the Varivax vaccine experience seizures. This may occur immediately after the injection or several weeks after.
- Sometimes the Varivax vaccine results in pneumonia. Other serious side effects include stiff neck, chills, trouble breathing, unusual bruising or bleeding, and hives.
- The Varivax vaccine can cause an allergic reaction in some patients. Swelling, itchiness, hives, paleness, weakness, heartbeat irregularities and fatigue immediately after the shot are signs of an allergic reaction that should be brought to the attention of a medical professional. Fainting or seizures in the weeks after the initial injection can also indicate an allergic reaction.
- As the Varivax vaccine can cause adverse effects in a fetus, doctors recommend that pregnant women not use this medication. Women should also not get pregnant for up to three months after getting this vaccine.
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