WebMD explains the varicella, or chickenpox, vaccine -- why it's important, who should get it, the vaccine schedule, and possible side effects.
Varicella vaccine is a routine childhood vaccine (see CDC: Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age). Single-antigen varicella vaccine also is recommended for all people ≥ 13 years who do not have evidence of immunity to varicella (see CDC: Adult Immunization Schedule by Age.) Evidence...
Second varicella vaccine dose now urged for ages 4-6; catch-up shots for all ages are also sought.(News)Tucker, Miriam E
Chickenpox is one of those diseases that we don’t think about as much as we used to. It’s for good reason: The chickenpox vaccine, which was introduced in 1995, prevents 70-90% of infections and 95% of severe cases. Plus, it is included in the Centers for Disease Control and Preve...
predict the number of cases of varicella, but to examine some possible consequences of introducing a vaccine into the routine immunization schedule of preschool children in the United States, effects of different vaccination strategies, and the benefits of a temporary catch-up program for older ...
MMR indicates measles-mumps-rubella; MMR2, dose 2 of MMR-containing vaccine in cohort born between July 1 and December 31, 2012 (A) and cohort born between January 1 and June 30, 2009 (B). Table 1. Australian NIP Schedule Before and After Introduction of MMRV From July 1, 2013 View ...
in line with the coverage expected for MMR vaccines, thus maximising herd immunity and reducing the risk of an upward shift in the peak age of varicella disease. In addition to these benefits, two doses of MMRV vaccine will naturally facilitate a two-dose varicella vaccination schedule. MMRV ...
In countries with a high percentage of susceptible people aged 15 years or older, WHO recommends a two-dose schedule for susceptible adolescents and adults.30 Varicella vaccine effectiveness varies depending upon the schedule (one or two doses). Data show that in chil- dren the effectiveness of...
in line with the coverage expected for MMR vaccines, thus maximising herd immunity and reducing the risk of an upward shift in the peak age of varicella disease. In addition to these benefits, two doses of MMRV vaccine will naturally facilitate a two-dose varicella vaccination schedule. MMRV ...