The varicella vaccine is on a United Nations agency's list of the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system.
The MMRV vaccine, a combined MMR and varicella vaccine, simplifies administration of the vaccines
 In the UK, varicella antibodies are measured as part of the routine of prenatal care, and by 2005 all National Health Service personnel had determined their immunity and been immunized if they were non-immune and have direct patient contact

