Chickenpox vaccine (Varivax) cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 10 hospitals publish a cash price for chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, live (Varivax): from $51.38 to $548.75, with a median of $112.24. The lowest price is at Touro Infirmary (New Orleans). The highest price is 10.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 90716. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touro Infirmary lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Vaccine for Varicella (Chicken Pox) Injection Beneath Skin | $51.38 | $367.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Vaccine for Varicella (Chicken Pox) Injection Beneath Skin | $82.88 | $592.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Vaccine for Varicella (Chicken Pox) Injection Beneath Skin | $82.88 | $592.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Vaccine for Varicella (Chicken Pox) Injection Beneath Skin | $82.88 | $592.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Vaccine for Varicella (Chicken Pox) Injection Beneath Skin | $82.88 | $592.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Vaccine for Varicella (Chicken Pox) Injection Beneath Skin | $141.60 | $885.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Vaccine for Varicella (Chicken Pox) Injection Beneath Skin | $142.02 | $526.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA AMB varicella Charge -> 0.5 mL varicella | $198.40 | $248.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Vaccine for Varicella (Chicken Pox) Injection Beneath Skin | $217.36 | $988.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE (PF) 1 350 UNIT/0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS SUSP | $548.75 | $548.75 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $51.38 | $112.24 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $82.88 | $82.88 |
What it is
The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine protects against chickenpox. Children get two doses; teens and adults without evidence of immunity get two doses 4 to 8 weeks apart.
What the price covers
The price is for one dose.
Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, live (Varivax) in other states
- Alabama$149.27
- Alaska$507.74
- Arizona$253.72
- Arkansas$215.65
- California$313.07
- Colorado$296.73
- Connecticut$399.60
- Delaware$658.14
- Florida$317.20
- Georgia$235.95
- Hawaii$306.74
- Idaho$243.99
- Illinois$205.40
- Indiana$313.70
- Iowa$165.60
- Kansas$448.26
- Kentucky$263.87
- Maine$122.68
- Maryland$260.00
- Massachusetts$264.00
- Michigan$201.95
- Minnesota$207.40
- Mississippi$57.86
- Missouri$204.75
- Montana$303.38
- Nebraska$199.13
- Nevada$481.00
- New Hampshire$167.20
- New Jersey$237.18
- New Mexico$366.61
- New York$348.93
- North Carolina$306.00
- North Dakota$158.61
- Ohio$408.06
- Oklahoma$578.31
- Oregon$233.60
- Pennsylvania$243.60
- Rhode Island$324.00
- South Carolina$923.20
- South Dakota$386.44
- Tennessee$136.71
- Texas$495.68
- Utah$252.17
- Vermont$214.19
- Virginia$242.15
- Washington$235.28
- West Virginia$183.00
- Wisconsin$163.80
- Wyoming$137.90
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.