Chicken pox is one of the most common viral diseases worldwide, caused by the varicella zoster virus. This disease usually manifests itself as a red skin rash that turns into fluid-filled blisters, and in addition to fever, fatigue, and muscle pain are also symptoms. The smallpox vaccine has become one of the most effective ways to prevent this disease since several decades ago.. In Iran, like many countries, the chickenpox vaccine is used as one of the key tools in controlling and preventing this disease.. In this article, we will examine the history of the introduction of this vaccine to Iran and its importance in public health... It is transmitted by contact with blister fluids or breathing in contaminated air droplets. The main symptoms of the disease are the appearance of skin rashes on the body, which first turn into red spots and then into fluid-filled blisters. Most of the people in the world were infected with chicken pox as children, because the person's body naturally becomes immune to it after contracting the disease. 2. The first injection of the chicken pox vaccine in the world. The chicken pox vaccine was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1995... This vaccine, which was marketed under the brand name "Varivax", was quickly used in many countries to prevent chicken pox... The chicken pox vaccine, which effectively prevents this disease, was only available in developed countries at first, but over time, its production expanded to other countries and became available to the public... 3... The arrival of the chicken pox vaccine in Iran... In Iran, for the first time in the early 1990s (early 1970s), the chicken pox vaccine was introduced in the country for the first time, the chicken pox vaccine was made available in this country.. The costs and it was provided only to some of the people and certain areas that needed vaccination... Due to the spread of chicken pox and the damage caused by it, the vaccine for this disease was gradually included in the country's national vaccination programs. In 1379, the chicken pox vaccine was introduced as part of Iran's national vaccination program. Dr. Kambiz Herman Moghadam, a leading specialist in the field of circumcision and vaccination of infants and children, is known as one of the pioneers in providing medical services in Iran. However, he advises parents to take seriously the importance of vaccination at an early age to prevent diseases such as chicken pox and other viral diseases and to carry out the necessary vaccinations for their children on time. Dr. Herman Moghadam participates in many educational and health programs. and provides useful information to parents about choosing the right time for vaccination and its benefits... They also help parents in explaining medical processes and follow-up after vaccination to ensure the health of their children... 5... The importance of chicken pox vaccination... Injecting chicken pox vaccine to children and adults, in addition to preventing this disease, also prevents the occurrence of serious and dangerous complications... One of the main risks of chicken pox in adults. Chickenpox occurs when the varicella zoster virus remains silent in the body and becomes active in old age or the immune system is weak. It leads to severe pain and the formation of skin blisters in certain areas of the body. 6... Chicken pox vaccination in Iran's national health program In Iran, chicken pox vaccine was introduced as one of the necessary vaccines for children and was included in the national vaccination program.. According to the vaccination program of the Ministry of Health, children between 18 months and 2 years old need this vaccine.. such as the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in many countries of the world, including childhood vaccination... Programs Despite significant progress in the field of vaccination, there are still challenges in accessing the chicken pox vaccine in some regions of the country. One of these challenges is the lack of awareness of some parents about the importance of vaccination... In this regard, the Ministry of Health is trying to increase public awareness and better access to vaccines in all regions of the country by holding educational and information programs. The chicken pox vaccine has been available in Iran for many years to prevent this disease and has been able to play an important role in reducing the incidence and complications of this disease... The injection of this vaccine not only prevents the disease, but also prevents the occurrence of dangerous and severe complications such as shingles... With a low prevalence of chicken pox and public health will improve.