Varicella- Zoster Vaccine

Indications & Dose:

Active immunisation of healthy adults and adolescents found to be seronegative to varicella-zoster.

DOSAGE:

Adults: 2 doses of 0.5 mL by SC Inj. at dose interval of 8 weeks; minimum dose interval 6 weeks.

Children: under 1 year, not recommended; 1-2 years who are close contacts of persons at high risk of severe infection, 1 dose of 0.5 mL

Contraindications:

Acute severe febrile illness. Neomycin hypersensitivity. Pregnancy; ensure adequate contraception during and for upto three months following course. Lactation. Primary or acquired immunodeficiency

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Severe skin conditions. Signs of rash, advise to avoid contact with at risk individuals.

Interaction:

Do not give within three months of blood transfusion or immunoglobulins

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Inj. site reactions, fatigue, fever headache, papulovesicular rash.

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: