Varivax Vaccine is indicated for active immunization for prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older. It is generally given as an injection under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm in two doses.

Varivax Vaccine is used to prevent some infectious diseases

Uses of Varivax Injection

Prevention of Chickenpox

Benefits of Varivax Injection

In Prevention of Chickenpox

Varivax Vaccine is the most effective way of preventing chickenpox. It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. However, chickenpox is highly contagious. You can help prevent the spread of chickenpox by practicing good hygiene and washing your hands frequently. Reduce your exposure to people who have chickenpox. If you already have chickenpox, stay at home until all of your blisters have dried and crusted over.

Side effects of Varivax Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Varivax

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Fever
Rash

How to use Varivax Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Varivax Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Varivax Vaccine is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Varivax Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Varivax Vaccine may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Varivax Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Varivax Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Varivax Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Varivax Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Varivax Vaccine helps prevent chickenpox.
It is given as an injection under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm.
It is given as two doses. The second dose is given 4 to 8 weeks after the first dose.
You may get a rash or mild fever, or you feel tired or sore at the site of the injection.
Do not take Varivax Vaccine if you are pregnant or have a weak immune system.

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Patient concerns

Hi, Is there a vaccination available for chicken pox for adults ? What is the suggested dosage?

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Varivax Vaccine recommended for paediatric use and also adults who never have been infected with chicklenpox.Get Varicella IgG antibody tire tested first

Which Private doses needs to baby ?

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

typhid, pcv, chickenpox etc

Hello i had aillment of shingles 3 weeks before and hence i took medicine for curing .and now it rashes have gone but black marks are there which is still very painfull. Now myy son is also sufferjng from chicken pox at 23 age.He had high fever and high headache a day before chikem pox rashes . Same symptoms are seen on me today . So are this symptoms of chicken pox. can a person with singles have chicken pox ??

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

It is unlikely the you will get chickenpox because one attack gives you lifelong immunity.

Remedy for chickenpox and precautions

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

In immunocompetent children no specific therapy is indicated. Symptomatic treatment consists of Calamine lotion, cool compresses, possibly oral antihistamines at night to improve sleep. Keeping the skin cool may reduce the number of lesions. Scratching increases the risk of secondary bacterial infection - cut the child's nails short at the first sign of the disease. Avoid aspirin. Aciclovir is indicated in children with impaired immunity,

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FAQs

Is Varivax Vaccine live or inactivated?

Varivax Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.

How is Varivax Vaccine administered?

Varivax Vaccine should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. It is usually given as an injection under your skin, either in the upper arm or in the outer thigh. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Varivax Vaccine.

Who should not get Varivax Vaccine?

Varivax Vaccine should not be given to people who are allergic to Varivax Vaccine or any of its ingredients or if they have had an allergic reaction to it earlier. Individuals who have compromised immunity such as HIV patients, and those that have fever must also refrain from getting vaccinated with Varivax Vaccine. Pregnant females too should not be administered Varivax Vaccine.

What are the possible side effects of Varivax Vaccine?

The possible side effects of Varivax Vaccine are fever, injection site itching, pain, skin rash, erythema (skin redness), and swelling. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in sometime. If they don’t, consult your doctor.

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References

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Varivax Vaccine

Product introduction

Uses of Varivax Injection

Benefits of Varivax Injection

In Prevention of Chickenpox

Side effects of Varivax Injection

Common side effects of Varivax

How to use Varivax Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

Is Varivax Vaccine live or inactivated?

How is Varivax Vaccine administered?

Who should not get Varivax Vaccine?

What are the possible side effects of Varivax Vaccine?

Top Physicians

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