Varilrix

Uses

Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated is generally used in treatment for prevention of chickenpox.

Side Effects

• Fever
• Injection site reactions (pain
• redness)
• swelling

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it 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.

Faqs

Q. Does varicella vaccine prevent Varicella zoster infection?
Yes, varicella zoster vaccine is used in the treatment of varicella zoster infection

Q. Does varicella vaccine prevent chicken pox?
Yes, varicella zoster vaccine is used to treat chicken pox

Q. Is shingles vaccine same as chicken pox vaccine?
Yes, varicella zoster vaccine is used for the treatment of shingles and chicken pox.

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