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As of March 2023, you have the option to choose to administer all routinely recommended injectable pediatric vaccinations included in the CDC immunization schedule via the same IM route when you choose the MMRV family of vaccines, including VARIVAX, as your varicella vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Age<\/mark><\/strong><\/td>Children 12 months-12 years <\/mark><\/strong><\/td>Adolescents \/ Adults 13+<\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Dosage<\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/td>Approximately 0.5 mL dose administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously<\/mark><\/td>Approximately 0.5 mL<\/span> dose administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
1st Dose<\/mark><\/strong><\/td>The first dose is administered at 12-15 months of age but may be given anytime through age 12.<\/td>On elected date<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
2nd Dose<\/mark><\/strong><\/td>The second dose is administered at 4-6 years of age. At least 3 months should elapse between the first and second dose. <\/td>Minimum of 4 weeks after the first dose<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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