“I'm not aware of anyone having died from chickenpox?”: Acceptability of varicella vaccination in the UK, a mixed methods questionnaire and interview study

Whilst most parents are accepting of vaccination, they hold specific concerns related to varicella vaccination which may result in sub-optimal uptake for critical herd immunity. To achieve this it will be crucial to raise awareness of the potential risks of chickenpox, and address concerns identified. Many parents seek reliable vaccine information from healthcare professionals, and so appropriate education and training should be considered, including communicating risks and benefits of vaccination, which may be beneficial antenatally.