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Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated

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Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated Uses

Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated is used to prevent chickenpox.

How Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated works

Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Common side effects of Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Fever
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Dr. Radhika Dua
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Dr. Shilpa Garcha
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
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Expert advice for Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated

  • Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated 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 Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated if you are pregnant or have a weak immune system.

Frequently asked questions for Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated

Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated

Q. Is Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated live or inactivated?

Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated 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.

Q. How is Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated administered?

Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated 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 Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated.

Q. Who should not get Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated?

Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated should not be given to people who are allergic to Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated 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 Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated. Pregnant females too should not be administered Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated.

Q. What are the possible side effects of Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated?

The possible side effects of Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated 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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