Top 12 Vaccines You Should Know About

9. Varicella Vaccine

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox. The disease is highly contagious, causing itchy, fluid-filled blisters on the skin. Young children are at the greatest risk of hospitalization from chickenpox.15

There is one varicella vaccine, called Varivax, approved for use in the United States.2

10. Hepatitis A Vaccine

Hepatitis A is a viral disease that causes liver inflammation. It is typically transmitted by the oral-fecal route. Though rarely fatal, hepatitis A can cause epidemics, which are a major threat to public health and safety.16

There are two hepatitis A vaccines approved for use in the United States.2