Varicella is a virus that causes chickenpox, an infectious disease that is highly contagious. This virus can cause a rash, fever, headaches, fatigue, and a general feeling of illness. It can also cause severe complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis. Therefore, it is important for people, especially nurses, to either be immunized with two doses of the Varicella vaccine or obtain a titer to be sure they are immune to the virus.
For nurses and depending on the healthcare facility, it is important to get the necessary immunizations or titer to protect both themselves and their patients. Nurses are often exposed to many people who may be carrying the Varicella virus, and it is important for them to be protected from contracting the virus or unknowingly exposing their patients to it. If they are infected with the virus, it can be passed on to their patients who may not be able to fight off the virus as easily. Therefore, nurses should ensure they are immunized or have the proper paperwork confirming immunity.The Varicella virus can cause serious health complications, so immunization is essential to keeping both nurses and patients safe and healthy.
