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VARICELLA VACCINE
(Chickenpox)
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IVS has not prepared any formal materials to date
concerning varicella vaccine but the following sites
provide information which should be helpful.
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VariZIG for postexposure
prophylaxis of varicella
FDA
Approval of an Extended Period for Administering VariZIG for Postexposure Prophylaxis of Varicella.
MMWR 2012:61(12);212.(3/30/12)
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AAP:
Prevention of Varicella: Recommendations for
Use of Varicella Vaccines in Children, Including
a Recommendation for a Routine Two-Dose
Varicella Immunization Schedule (04-09-07) |
link to pdf
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The US FDA
has approved Merck's combination vaccine, ProQuad®
[Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Oka/Merck)
Virus Vaccine Live], for simultaneous vaccination
against measles, mumps, rubella (German measles) and
varicella (chickenpox) in children 12 months to 12
years of age.(09-06-05)
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The Institute supports the use of the varicella
vaccine and believes that it is a safe and important
tool in keeping children healthy.
Links
for more information on varicella (chickenpox)
vaccine:
American Academy of Pediatrics:
National Immunization Program (of the CDC)
World Health Organization - with links to
information in Spanish and French
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This
page was last updated on November 19, 2012
© 2012
Institute for Vaccine Safety
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