Active Ingredient: Varicella, live attenuated
The varicella vaccine (live) is indicated for active immunisation against varicella:
The use of the vaccine should be based on official recommendations.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For:
Regimen A: Intramuscular, 0.5 milliliters varicella, live attenuated, every 3 months, 2 doses in total.
Regimen B: Subcutaneous, 0.5 milliliters varicella, live attenuated, every 3 months, 2 doses in total.
Infants from 9 to 11 months of age (inclusive) receive two doses of vaccine to ensure optimal protection against varicella. The second dose should be given after a minimum interval of 3 months.
Varicella vaccine is to be injected subcutaneously (SC) or intramuscularly (IM) in the deltoid region or in the anterolateral area of the thigh.
Varicella vaccine should be administered subcutaneously in individuals with bleeding disorders (e.g. thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder).
For:
Regimen A: Intramuscular, 0.5 milliliters varicella, live attenuated, every 6 weeks, 2 doses in total.
Regimen B: Subcutaneous, 0.5 milliliters varicella, live attenuated, every 6 weeks, 2 doses in total.
Children from the age of 12 months as well as adolescents and adults receive two doses of the vaccine to ensure optimal protection against varicella. The second dose should generally be given at least 6 weeks after the first dose. Under no circumstances should the interval between the doses be less than 4 weeks.
Individuals at high risk of severe varicella may benefit from re-vaccination following the 2-dose schedule. Periodic measurement of varicella antibodies after immunisation may be indicated in order to identify those who may benefit from re-immunisation. Under no circumstances should the interval between the doses be less than 4 weeks.
Varicella vaccine is to be injected subcutaneously (SC) or intramuscularly (IM) in the deltoid region or in the anterolateral area of the thigh.
The vaccine should be administered subcutaneously in individuals with bleeding disorders (e.g. thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder).
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