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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Expert Advice
Do not use if you are allergic to varicella zoster vaccine, or any other chickenpox vaccine, neomycin or an antibiotic used to treat skin infections.Do not use varicella zoster vaccine if you have a high temperature (fever).Do not use varicella zoster vaccine if you are suffering from HIV or AIDS.Avoid taking varicella zoster vaccine during pregnancy.
Product Details
SKU: PC-8349 Product Description: Varilrix is manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.