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Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
Prevents chickenpox, a highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy rash.
INDICATION
Chickenpox prevention (for certain age groups)
BRAND NAMES
Varilrix Vial (Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals) | Variped (MSD Pharmaceuticals) | Nexipox Vial (Novo MediSciences) | Nexipox PFS (Novo MediSciences)
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Subcutaneous
SCHEDULE
At 12-15 months and 4-6 years
DOSE
2 doses
TYPE
Live attenuated
AGE GROUP
Infants, Children
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