Varicella Vaccine (Chickenpox)

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Varicella Vaccine (Chickenpox)
Varicella vaccine is 85 percent effective in preventing disease. 

 
  At a glance: This page provides links to varicella vaccine information as well as a link to related information about the disease.  
     

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PDF fileWhat 
you need to
know

 

 Printable description of what varicella (chickenpox) is, who should get the vaccine, what the risks are, etc. Also called Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
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PDF fileChild and Adult 
Schedules		 Printable schedules of immunization recommendations:
  • PDF fileChildren's schedule, 11616 bytes 
  • PDF fileAdolescent's and adult's schedule
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What if we
stopped
vaccinating?		 Summary: Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common in this country. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable disease and death still exist and can be passed on to people who are not protected by vaccines. Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctor's visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Sick children can also cause parents to lose time from work.

 

General 
questions		 A sampling of the common questions and answers:
  • Why get vaccinated?
  • Do children prefer vaccination over having chickenpox?
  • Who should be vaccinated?
  • Is vaccine required for child care and school entry?
  • What are the benefits?
  • How important is it for adults to be vaccinated?
  • Is the vaccine effective in preventing chickenpox?

 

Clinical 
questions		 Clinical questions and answers related to:
  • Varicella and herpes zoster vaccine
  • Health care workers 
  • Pregnancy
  • Eligibility
  • Storage and handling

 

Standards 
for
Pediatrics		 Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practice. True reactions and precautions of the varicella (abbreviated var) vaccine.

 
PDF fileInstructions for use of vaccine  Printable version. Instructions for use of vaccine information materials (vaccine information statements) 812478 bytes

 

PDF filePrecautions and dosage intervals Printable version. Advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) vaccines for children program. Varicella dosage intervals, recommended dosages, etc, of vaccine information materials. Resolution No. 10/98-1.

 

PDF fileProper handling of vaccine Printable version. Vaccine Management booklet. Recommendations for handling and storage of selected biologicals.  34537 bytes

 
ACIP Publications
  • PDF filePrintable version of MMWR, May 28, 1999 / 48(RR06); 1-5. Title: Prevention of varicella updated recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Summary: In Feb. 1999, the ACIP expanded recommendations for varicella... 
  • PDF filePrintable version of MMWR Recommendations and Reports, July 12, 1996/Vol. 45/No. RR-11. Title: Prevention of Varicella.

 

Varicella disease
 
  • How serious is chickenpox?
  • What you need to know
  • Disease reduction goals
  • Recommendations for prevention
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Pink book
  • VPD surveillance manual

 
Supporting Information

 

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