Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus 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.

Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. It is usually given intramuscularly (into the muscle). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus.

Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus should not be given to people who are allergic to Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus or any of its ingredients or if they have had an allergic reaction to it earlier. Individuals who have compromised immunity must also refrain from getting vaccinated with Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus. Pregnant females too should not be administered Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus.

The possible side effects of Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus are fever, headache, injection site itching, pain, skin rash, erythema (skin redness), swelling, and upper respiratory tract infection. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in sometime. If they don’t, consult your doctor.