Private chickenpox vaccination is available at participating London pharmacies and travel-health clinics listed on TravelJabs4U, subject to clinical suitability, vaccine stock and the selected clinic’s service. On 19 August 2026, the three London clinic listings used on this page each showed a chickenpox price of £80; the charging basis and inclusions should still be confirmed before booking.
Before paying privately for a child, check NHS eligibility. In England, routine childhood immunisation now includes chickenpox protection through the combined MMRV vaccine, and the schedule depends on date of birth. Adults and people outside the routine childhood programme may still need an individual assessment if they do not have evidence of immunity or have another clinical reason to consider varicella vaccination.
Chickenpox vaccine cost in London
The national chickenpox vaccine price guide currently lists a network-level starting private price of £75 per dose. London clinic listings can be higher, and a dose price should not be assumed to be the total course cost.
· Kings Pharmacy Finchley — 27 Ballards Lane, London N3 1XP — £80 currently listed for chickenpox. The listing does not label this line as “per shot”, so confirm the price basis directly before booking.
· Mount Pharmacy and Travel Clinic — 80 Chingford Mount Road, London E4 9AA — £80 per shot on the current clinic listing.
· Woodgrange Pharmacy and Travel Clinic — 116 Woodgrange Road, London E7 0EW — £80 per shot on the current clinic listing.
Prices can change and may not include the same consultation, administration or record-keeping elements at every clinic. Confirm the current price, vaccine product, stock, any additional fee and the expected cost of a second dose before attending.
Locations in London for Vaccination
This page should show only London locations that have a current first-party TravelJabs4U listing and a chickenpox price entry. The following three locations were verified for this refresh:
· Kings Pharmacy Finchley — Finchley, North London. The listing gives the address as 27 Ballards Lane, London N3 1XP.
· Mount Pharmacy and Travel Clinic — Chingford, East London. The listing gives the address as 80 Chingford Mount Road, London E4 9AA.
· Woodgrange Pharmacy and Travel Clinic — Forest Gate, East London. The listing gives the address as 116 Woodgrange Road, London E7 0EW.
These are participating clinic listings. TravelJabs4U should not describe them as owned branches unless ownership is separately verified. Use the clinic finder to compare locations, or book a vaccination appointment through the current booking route. A booking request does not guarantee vaccine stock, an appointment or clinical suitability.
Find and book a London clinic
Choose a listed clinic, confirm that it currently offers chickenpox vaccination for the relevant age group, then complete the clinic’s clinical assessment. Book a vaccination appointment or browse the participating clinic directory.
Important: the selected clinic or pharmacy is responsible for the vaccination and final suitability decision. TravelJabs4U acts as the publisher, clinic directory and booking intermediary for this page rather than claiming to be the clinical provider at every location.
Is the chickenpox vaccine available on the NHS?
Yes, the NHS position changed in 2026. In England, the routine childhood programme now includes chickenpox protection through MMRV. The NHS MMRV guidance says children born on or after 1 January 2025 are offered one dose at 12 months and one at 18 months, while transitional arrangements apply to some older children.
That change means a private chickenpox vaccine should not be presented as the default option for every child. Parents should check the NHS schedule first. Adults are not automatically included in the routine childhood programme, although NHS or occupational-health vaccination can still be appropriate for some susceptible people, including certain close contacts of people at high risk and some healthcare workers.
Who may consider private chickenpox vaccination?
Private monovalent varicella vaccination may be considered after a clinical assessment when a person is susceptible and is not already adequately covered through the NHS or another appropriate route. Examples can include:
· an older child or adult who has not had chickenpox and has not completed an appropriate varicella-containing vaccine course;
· a susceptible close contact of a person at higher risk of severe chickenpox, where current clinical guidance supports vaccination;
· a susceptible healthcare worker where occupational-health assessment recommends evidence of immunity or vaccination;
· someone planning pregnancy who wants to review chickenpox immunity before conception — the live vaccine must not be given during pregnancy.
Chickenpox vaccination is not routinely a destination-specific travel vaccine simply because someone is travelling abroad. Previous infection, vaccination history, age, health conditions, medicines and contact with vulnerable people can all affect the decision.
How the chickenpox vaccination course works
Private chickenpox vaccines used in the UK are live attenuated varicella vaccines. When a monovalent varicella course is indicated, two doses are commonly used, but the exact interval depends on age, the vaccine product and current clinical guidance. The vaccinator should use the schedule that matches the product supplied and the person’s circumstances.
Do not describe vaccination as creating “permanent immunity” or guaranteed lifetime protection. Protection can be long-lasting, but no vaccine is 100% effective and breakthrough chickenpox can occur. Bring any vaccination record and tell the clinician if you remember having chickenpox or shingles, because that history may affect whether vaccination or testing is useful.
Who should not have a live chickenpox vaccine?
Live varicella vaccines are not suitable for everyone. Pregnancy, severe immunosuppression and a serious allergy to the vaccine or relevant ingredients are important contraindications. Product information also advises avoiding pregnancy for one month after vaccination. Vaccination may need to be postponed during an acute severe febrile illness.
If you are pregnant, taking medicines that suppress the immune system, have an immune condition, recently received blood products or have had a serious vaccine reaction, tell the clinic before vaccination. Do not book on the assumption that a live vaccine will be suitable.
Chickenpox vaccine side effects and aftercare
Common reactions can include pain, redness or swelling where the injection was given, a temperature and, less often, a mild chickenpox-like rash. Serious allergic reactions are rare, but rapidly developing breathing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, collapse or another sign of anaphylaxis needs emergency help.
The current page should not say that a vaccinated person can never transmit vaccine virus. Transmission is very rare, but UK product information records that it can occur, particularly when a vaccine-associated rash develops. If you develop a blistering rash or have close contact with a severely immunosuppressed person, ask the vaccination clinic for advice. Read the detailed chickenpox vaccine side effects guide for aftercare and when to seek help.
What to do after recent chickenpox exposure
After a known exposure, contact a healthcare professional promptly rather than relying on a routine booking page, especially if the exposed person is pregnant, immunosuppressed, a newborn or closely connected to someone at high risk of severe chickenpox.
For some susceptible people, vaccination soon after exposure may prevent infection or make illness milder, but timing and suitability are risk-dependent. Product information for Varivax describes use within three days of exposure and limited evidence up to five days; this should be treated as a clinician-led decision, not a self-directed rule.
How to book a chickenpox vaccine in London
A safe booking journey should be simple and provider-specific:
1. Choose a verified London clinic listing and check that chickenpox vaccination is currently offered for the relevant age group.
2. Confirm the current price, whether it is per dose, what the fee includes, vaccine stock and whether a second-dose appointment is likely to be needed.
3. Complete the clinic’s clinical assessment and provide your vaccination history, relevant medical conditions, medicines, pregnancy status or pregnancy plans where applicable.
4. Attend the appointment only after the clinic confirms the booking. Follow the product-specific aftercare advice and return for another dose only as advised by the responsible clinician.
Use the TravelJabs4U booking route to start an appointment request. If you are still deciding where to go, browse the clinic directory.
Conclusion
This London page should remain the local owner for chickenpox clinic, location, price-comparison and booking intent. It should not duplicate the full national cost and eligibility guide, and it should not compete with the clinic finder for broad “near me” searches.
Check NHS eligibility first where relevant, then confirm the selected London clinic’s current price, stock and service details. Vaccination should proceed only after an individual clinical assessment confirms that a live varicella vaccine is appropriate.
AUTHOR & REVIEW LINE (DISPLAY ON PAGE)
Written by the TravelJabs4U Editorial Team. Medically reviewed by Mohammed Shajan Ali, MPharm, GPhC-registered pharmacist (GPhC No. 2067785).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a chickenpox vaccine in London?
On 19 August 2026, Kings Pharmacy Finchley, Mount Pharmacy and Travel Clinic, and Woodgrange Pharmacy and Travel Clinic each showed a chickenpox price of £80 on their TravelJabs4U listings. Mount and Woodgrange label this as per shot; Kings lists £80 without stating the basis. Confirm the current price, inclusions and second-dose cost with the selected clinic.
Can children get the chickenpox vaccine on the NHS?
Yes. In England, routine childhood immunisation now includes chickenpox protection through MMRV. The schedule depends on date of birth, so parents should check current NHS MMRV guidance before paying privately.
Can adults get a private chickenpox vaccine?
Yes, a susceptible adult may be able to receive monovalent varicella vaccination after a clinical assessment. It is not automatically needed by every adult, and a live vaccine is unsuitable for some people, including during pregnancy and in severe immunosuppression.
How many chickenpox vaccine doses are needed?
When a monovalent varicella course is indicated, two doses are commonly used. The exact interval depends on age, the vaccine product and current clinical guidance, so follow the schedule given by the responsible clinician.
Can I have the chickenpox vaccine during pregnancy?
No. Live varicella vaccines should not be given during pregnancy. Current UK product information also advises avoiding pregnancy for one month after vaccination. Ask a healthcare professional for individual advice if pregnancy is possible or vaccination occurred inadvertently.
Is the chickenpox vaccine a travel vaccine?
It is not routinely recommended solely because of a travel destination. A clinician may review immunity before travel when there is a personal or exposure-related reason, but the decision should be based on medical history and risk rather than destination alone.
DISCLAIMER
This page provides general UK information about private chickenpox vaccination and London clinic access. It does not replace an individual medical assessment. NHS eligibility, vaccine product, dose timing, contraindications, clinic prices, stock and appointment availability can change. The selected clinic or pharmacy is responsible for the final clinical assessment and vaccination decision. For urgent medical advice use NHS 111 or your usual healthcare service; call 999 for a medical emergency.
