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Dosage and administration schedule for VARIVAX\u00ae<\/sup> (Varicella Virus Vaccine Live)<\/strong><\/h1>

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Age<\/mark><\/strong><\/td>Children 12 months-12 years <\/mark><\/strong><\/td>Adolescents \/ Adults 13+<\/span><\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Dosage<\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/td>Approximately 0.5 mL<\/span> dose administered intramuscularly<\/span> or subcutaneously<\/span><\/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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VARIVAX is administered as an approximately 0.5 mL dose by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection into the outer aspect of the upper arm (deltoid region) or the anterolateral thigh. Do not administer this product intravascularly.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To minimize loss of potency, administer VARIVAX immediately after reconstitution. Discard if reconstituted vaccine is not used within 30 minutes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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