Varivax0.5ml

Indication

Chickenpox

Adult Dose

Subcutaneous Active immunisation against varicella infection Adult: >12yr: 2 doses of 0.5 ml each. 2nd dose to be given at least 4 weeks later after t... View More

Child Dose

Subcutaneous Active immunisation against varicella infection Child: >12yr: 2 doses of 0.5 ml each. 2nd dose to be given at least 4 weeks later after t... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to neomycin, gelatin or other components of the vaccine. Malignant neoplasm of the bone marrow or lymphatic systems. Patients who are c... View More

Mode of Action

Live, attenuated varicella virus stimulates active immunity to disease caused by varicella-zoster virus. Conveys active immunity via stimulation of p... View More

Precaution

Vaccination should be deferred for at least 5-11 mth following blood or plasma transfusion, or admin of immune globulin. Delay admin of vaccine for at l... View More

Side Effect

>10% Injection site swelling/rash/pruritus/erythema (20%) Fever >102°F [39°C] (15%) Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Interaction

Avoid use of salicylates for 6 wk after vaccination to reduce risk of Reye's syndrome. Decreased efficacy of vaccine with antiviral agents active agains... View More