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Varicella Virus Vaccine Live (Systemic)

Brand Names : Varivax

Varicella Virus Vaccine Live | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing—The dose of varicella virus vaccine live will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of varicella virus vaccine live.

For injection dosage form:
- For prevention of varicella (chickenpox):
  - Adults and children 13 years of age and older—One dose injected under the skin, followed by a second dose four to eight weeks later.
  - Children 12 months to 12 years of age—One dose injected under the skin.
  - Children younger than 12 months of age—Use is not recommended.

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Date Written: 12/01/1998

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