Chickenpox (varicella)
Chickenpox is a very contagious infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. Most people with chickenpox have mild symptoms and recover quickly. In rare cases, the virus can cause serious complications such as pneumonia or meningitis.
Notifiable disease
Chickenpox is a notifiable disease.
Vaccine
Read about immunisations on the Northern Territory Government website.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Chickenpox (varicella) fact sheet PDF (138.4 KB) | NT Health |
| Webpage | Immunisation: Information for Health Professionals | NT Health |
| Webpage | Varicella (chickenpox) disease, vaccines and recommendations for vaccination | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
| Document | Varicella zoster (chickenpox) - Surveillance case definition | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Chickenpox (varicella) | NT Government |
| Webpage | Chickenpox health advice | Health direct |
Exclusion periods for schools and daycares
There is a minimum period of exclusion from school, pre-school or childcare for children or educators with this infectious disease.
Get a copy of the time out minimum periods of exclusion.
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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