varicella virus vaccine live (Rx) - Varilrix, Varivax

 
 
 

Adult Dosing & Uses

Dosing Forms & Strengths

vaccine

  • 0.5mL

Varicella Immunization

Adult: 0.5 mL SC, repeat 4-8 weeks later

Additional Information

Up-to-date vaccination schedules available at www.cdc.gov/nip/publications

Other Indications & Uses

Children 12 months of age and up without evidence of immunity

Adults without evidence of immunity

Health care personnel & caretakers of immunocompromised persons

Those at risk for exposure/transmission

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Pediatric Dosing & Uses

Dosing Forms & Strengths

vaccine

  • 0.5mL

Varicella Immunization

<12 months old: not recommended

12 months old - 12 years old: 0.5 mL SC, repeat 3 month later or more

13 years: As adults

AAP recommends immunization of all healthy 12 months old

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Drug Interactions

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varicella virus vaccine live and

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    Interactions Found

    Contraindicated

      Serious - Use Alternative

        Significant - Monitor Closely

          Minor

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            Adverse Effects

            Suspected adverse events after administration of any vaccine may be reported to Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), 1-800-822-7967

            >10%

            Injection site swelling/rash/pruritus/erythema (20%)

            Fever >102°F [39°C] (15%)

            1-10%

            Varicella-like rash (8%)

            URI

            Cough

            Irritability

            Vomiting

            Otitis

            Diaper rash

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            Contraindications & Cautions

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity to gelatin, neomycin

            Pregnancy

            HIV: CD4+ count <200 cells/mcL

            Other immunosuppression (excl medications & radiation)

            Active TB

            Methotrexate: risk of infection with live virus

            Cautions

            Avoid contact w/ high risk individuals up to 5 wk after vaccination

            Do not give concurrently w/ any form of immune globulin

            Thermolabile: store at temperature -20°C or colder

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: C

            Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk

            A:Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B:May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C:Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D:Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X:Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA:Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            These products convey active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies

            The onset of protection from disease is relatively slow, but duration is long lasting (years)

            Duration: unknown (likely 5-10 yr)

            Mechanism of Action

            Live, attenuated varicella virus stimulates active immunity

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