Get vaccinated with the varicella vaccine
Keep up to date with all recommended doses
Avoid close contact with people who have chicken pox
Avoid contact with people who have shingles
Wash hands often with soap and water
Do not share towels, bedding, clothing, or utensils with infected people
Cover coughs and sneezes
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Stay home if you are sick
Keep infected people isolated until all blisters have crusted over
Ask a doctor about post-exposure vaccination if you were exposed
Ask a doctor about immune globulin if you are high risk and exposed