HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS 9-VALENT VACCINE

VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE

Varicella virus vaccine live, also known as chickenpox vaccine, is a vaccine that offers protection against chickenpox. A dose of thise vaccine is able to prevent 95% of moderate chickenpox and 100% of severe chickenpox. Two doses of the vaccine are deemed to be more effective than one. Whenever given to the individuals who are not immune whithin five days of chickenpox exposure, it averts most cases of the disease. It is injected under the skin.

Varicella Virus Vaccine Live is used for immunization for the prevention of varicella in individuals 12 months of age and older.

Do not give Varicella Virus Vaccine Live to people with the following conditions:

Varicella Virus Vaccine Live may have the following side effects:

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency
  • Children and adolescents

Interactions

Varicella Virus Vaccine Live may interact with the following medicines:

  • Salicylates
  • Immune Globulins and transfusions
  • Tuberculin skin testing

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

  • Fever
  • Mild chickenpox-like skin rash
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Tired feeling
  • Sleep problems
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea

Available Brands:

  • Mevac-Vari
  • Priorix-Tetra
  • Proquad
  • Varcelvax
  • Varilrix

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