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Chickenpox Vaccine
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Definition
: A live, attenuated varicella virus vaccine used for immunization against chickenpox. It is recommended for children between the ages of 12 months and 13 years.
Examples
Herpes Zoster Vaccine
Other names
Varicella Vaccine, Oka; Vaccine, Varicella; Vaccine, Oka Varicella; Vaccine, Chickenpox; Varivax; Varicella Vaccine; Oka Varicella Vaccine
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measles, mumps, rubella, varicella vaccine
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*Chickenpox Vaccine
*Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
Herpesvirus 3, Human.
Pediatrics 1986;78(4 Pt 2):742