Most children don't need any treatment for chickenpox. But chickenpox can be more serious for adults, babies, people with a weak immune system, and pregnant women. People in these groups may need treatment.

Key points about treating chickenpox

Which treatments work best? We've looked at the research and given each treatment a rating according to how well it works.

Treatments for chickenpox

• Vaccine (to prevent chickenpox)

• Injections that contain antibodies (to prevent chickenpox)

• Aciclovir

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