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The MinuteClinic at CVS offers chickenpox (varicella) vaccinations for children, adolescents, and adults.
22 mar 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) position paper 2014 recommends two doses of varicella and zoster vaccines in targeted population. In India, varicella vaccine is not included in the UIP due to the cost and the belief that lifelong immunity occurs following primary infection.
Outbreaks of varicella are reported often in India because vaccination is not part of the national immunisation policy. VZV immunoglobulins and antiviral preparations are used for disease prevention at the individual level. These measures are mainly used for post-exposure prophylaxis and are costly.
We report two representative cases of complicated varicella in immunocompetent children highlighting the significant vaccine preventable varicella burden in the Indian population. A robust surveillance programme followed by incorporation of varicella vaccine in routine immunization would be the way …
12 gru 2015 · Use of varicella vaccines in publicly funded programmes has helped to reduce incidence and prevalence of the disease in these countries. Furthermore, cost-benefit analysis suggests that routine varicella vaccination can save five times the investment.
25 lip 2022 · We report two representative cases of complicated varicella in immunocompetent children highlighting the significant vaccine preventable varicella burden in the Indian population.
Vaccination schedule for India. The vaccine scheduler table summarizes the current vaccination schedule for young children, adolescents, and adults in India. The data is updated regularly with the most recent official country reporting collected through the WHO/UNICEF joint reporting process. Apply. Schedule.
