Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Varivax Injection
Varivax Injection
| Generic name | Varicella Virus Vaccine Live |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Live viral vaccine |
| Forms | Suspension for injection supplied as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder to be reconstituted with sterile diluent, Single-dose vial, Prefilled syringe of sterile diluent |
Varivax is a vaccine that helps prevent chickenpox (varicella) in people 12 months of age and older. It contains a weakened, live form of the chickenpox virus.
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General information, not medical advice
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- Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
- Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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