 What
you need to
know
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Printable description of
what varicella (chickenpox) is, who should get the vaccine,
what the risks are, etc. Also called Vaccine Information
Statements (VIS)
417664 bytes, updated 04-03-2000
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Child
and
Adult
Schedules |
Printable schedules of immunization
recommendations:
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Children's
schedule, 11616 bytes
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Adolescent's
and adult's schedule
18794 bytes
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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.
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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?
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Clinical
questions |
Clinical
questions and answers related to:
- Varicella and herpes zoster
vaccine
- Health care workers
- Pregnancy
- Eligibility
- Storage and handling
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Standards
for
Pediatrics |
Standards for Pediatric Immunization
Practice. True reactions and precautions of the varicella
(abbreviated var) vaccine.
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Instructions
for use of vaccine |
Printable version.
Instructions for use of vaccine information materials
(vaccine information statements)
812478 bytes
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Precautions
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.
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Proper
handling of vaccine |
Printable version.
Vaccine Management booklet. Recommendations for handling and
storage of selected biologicals.
34537 bytes
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ACIP
Publications |
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Printable
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...
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Printable
version of MMWR
Recommendations and Reports, July 12, 1996/Vol. 45/No.
RR-11. Title: Prevention of Varicella.
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Varicella disease
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- How
serious is chickenpox?
- What you need to know
- Disease reduction goals
- Recommendations for
prevention
- Frequently asked questions
- Pink book
- VPD surveillance manual
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Supporting
Information |
- Varicella Vaccine Update
(RE9941): American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics 2000; 105: 136-141.
http://www.aap.org/policy/re9941.html
- Recommendations for the Use
of Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine: American Academy of
Pediatrics, Committee on Infectious Diseases Pediatrics 1995;
95(No. 5): 791-796.
http://www.aap.org/policy/00787.html
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