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chickenpox vaccine |
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chickenpox vaccine Pediatrics A one-shot live varicella virus vaccine that confers 6+ yrs of protection in 70–90% Adverse effects Injection site pain, erythema Contraindications Hx of anaphylactoid reactions to neomycin or gelatin,
current fever, pregnancy, immunocompromise; pregnancy be avoided for 3 months post-vaccination. See Chickenpox. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Gordon covers the gamut, from the chickenpox vaccine to DPT, with the competence and authority of a seasoned pediatrician and breastfeeding advocate. Despite the chickenpox vaccine being available for about 15 years, it seems some parents might have skipped the second dose of the shot that, if given at the right age and time, can prevent the disease. The TMA noted that the quickest a vaccine has gone from approval to mandatory in Texas was the chickenpox vaccine, which took 5 1/2 years. |
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