Can you get the chickenpox vaccine if you take Tongkang tablets?

Taking Tongkang Tablet is not usually recommended for chickenpox vaccination. Tongkang Tablet is a kind of Chinese patent medicine, containing astragalus, atractylodes, windproof, yam, oyster, Chen Pi and other ingredients. It tonifies the lungs and solidifies the surface, strengthens the spleen and stomach, and improves the body’s immunity. It is mainly used for body weakness and excessive sweating, susceptibility to colds, tiredness and weakness (fatigue and weakness), and loss of appetite. The main function of Tongkang Tablet is to improve the immunity of the body, suggesting that the patient may have low immune function. And those suffering from acute diseases, severe chronic diseases, acute exacerbation of chronic diseases and fever, pregnant women, immunodeficiency, immunocompromised or under immunosuppressive treatment are contraindications to live attenuated varicella vaccine. Therefore, chickenpox vaccine cannot be administered. Therefore, chickenpox vaccination is not recommended while taking Tongkang Tablets. After stopping the medication, if there is a need for chickenpox vaccine, consult your doctor for evaluation and advice.