varicella vaccine

When Should Immunizations Be Withheld?

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When Should Immunizations Be Withheld? A vaccine should be withheld when a contraindication exists because the risk of a severe adverse event is high. A history of a serious allergic reaction to a vaccine or its component is a contraindication to the administration of any vaccine. Who should not take varicella vaccine? Who shouldn’t get

How Long Is The Chickenpox Vaccine Good For?

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How Long Is The Chickenpox Vaccine Good For? Duration of Protection It is not known how long a vaccinated person is protected against varicella. But, live vaccines in general provide long-lasting immunity. Several studies have shown that people vaccinated against varicella had antibodies for at least 10 to 20 years after vaccination. Do adults need

Is There A Single Rubella Vaccine?

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Is There A Single Rubella Vaccine? Rubella is seldom given as an individual vaccine and is often given in combination with measles, mumps, or varicella (chickenpox) vaccines. How many rubella vaccinations are needed for adults? Adults. Adults may need to get the rubella vaccine if they didn’t get it as a child. In general, everyone