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Chickenpox - Vaccine


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Alternate Names : Vaccine - Chickenpox, Varicella Zoster Virus Vaccine, Varivax

Definition

This vaccine protects against chickenpox, a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is characterized by a rash that forms blisters and is generally mild. However, some children can develop serious, even life-threatening, complications from chickenpox.

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Immunization schedule

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the chickenpox vaccine for children over 12 months.

People 13 and older who have not received the vaccine and have not had chickenpox should get 2 doses 4 to 8 weeks apart. Children who receive the vaccine before age 13 only need to receive 1 dose.

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• Definition
• Immunization schedule
• Vaccine information
• State requirements
• Benefits
• Risks
• Delay, or do not give the vaccine, in these cases
• Call your primary healthcare provider if
• Pictures & Images

Review Date : 7/29/2002
Reviewed By : Adam Ratner, M.D., Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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