The process of implementing vaccinations against chickenpox in a phased manner has started in Armenia since January 31.

The country’s primary healthcare organizations are already provided with a World Health Organization-prequalified vaccine against chickenpox, the Ministry of Health of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The first phase of these vaccinations will be carried out among children born after November 1, 2023 and who have reached the age of 12 months, who do not have a documented vaccination status against chickenpox or a history of chickenpox.

Chickenpox can be prevented thanks to the available safe and effective vaccine.