Varicella Virus Vaccine

Vaccine · Vaccine

Indications

Active immunisation of healthy adults and adolescents found to be seronegative to varicella-zoster.

Dosage

Adults: 2 doses of 0.5 mL by SC Inj at dose interval of 8 wk; minimum dose interval 6 wk. Children: Under 1 yr, not recommended; 1-2 yr who are close contacts of persons at high risk of severe infection, 1 dose of 0.5 mL.

Adverse Effects

Inj site reactions, fatigue, fever, headache, papulovesicular rash.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Acute severe febrile illness. Neomycin hypersensitivity. Pregnancy; ensure adequate contraception during and for up to three months following course. Lactation. Primary or acquired immunodeficiency. Precautions: Severe skin conditions. Signs of rash, advise to avoid contact with at risk individuals.

Interactions

Do not give within three months of blood transfusion or immunoglobulins.

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