Chickenpox - Vaccine

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Delay, or do not give the vaccine, in these cases

• Pregnant women should not be given the vaccine, and women who have received the vaccine should wait at least 1 month before getting pregnant.
• Children or adults who have a weakened immune system as a result of HIV/AIDS, cancer, organ transplants, or other factors should not be vaccinated for chickenpox.
• Children or adults who are allergic to the antibiotic neomycin or gelatin should not receive this vaccine.
• Children or adults taking steroids for any condition should consult with their doctor about the proper timing of chickenpox vaccine.
• Anyone who has recently received a blood transfusion or other blood product (including gamma globulin) should consult with their doctor about the proper timing of the chickenpox vaccine.
• Children receiving aspirin or other salicylates should not receive this vaccine because of the theoretical risk of Reye's syndrome.