The Varicella Virus Vaccine is used for active immunization to prevent varicella (chickenpox) in individuals aged 12 months and older.
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Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is a vaccine that protects against chickenpox. It is given to both children and adults. After receiving the vaccine, your body produces antibodies and protects you from getting infected with the chickenpox virus. Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml may cause redness/pain/swelling at the site of injection. It may also cause a skin rash and fever. These symptoms usually subside on their own, within 2 to 3 days. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is given by your doctor in a clinic or a hospital setting. Follow the instructions given by your doctor. Varilrix Vaccine 0.5ml is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any active infection before taking this vaccine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
Varilrix Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common side effects include:
The Varicella Virus Vaccine induces both cell-mediated and humoral immune responses to the varicella-zoster virus, though the exact contributions of these immune responses to protection from varicella are unknown.
Each 0.5 mL dose is administered subcutaneously. For children (12 months to 12 years), the first dose is given at 12-15 months of age, with the second dose at 4-6 years of age. Adolescents (13 years and older) and adults receive two doses at a minimum interval of 4 weeks.
Do not administer the vaccine to individuals with:
Avoid using salicylates for 6 weeks after vaccination in children and adolescents due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Also, avoid close contact with high-risk individuals susceptible to varicella due to the potential transmission of the vaccine virus.
The vaccine is contraindicated during pregnancy due to the risk of congenital varicella syndrome. It is unknown if the vaccine virus is excreted in human milk; therefore, the benefits of breastfeeding should be weighed against the mother's clinical need for the vaccine.
Use the supplied sterile diluent for reconstitution. After reconstitution, inspect for particulate matter and discoloration. Use the vaccine immediately after reconstitution, and discard if not used within 30 minutes. Do not freeze the reconstituted vaccine.
Store the vaccine between 2-8°C, protected from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children.
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