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VARIVAX is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of varicella in individuals 12 months of age or older. Each dose is approximately 0.5 mL after reconstitution and is administered by subcutaneous injection.
These recommendations represent the first statement by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on the use of live, attenuated varicella virus vaccine -- VARIVAX -- manufactured by Merck and Company, Inc. and licensed in March 1995 for use in healthy persons greater than or equal to 12 months of age.ecause natural VZV infection can be severe in older adolescents and adults, varicella immunity is desirable in these age groups. Persons greater than or equal to 13 years of age should be administered two 0.5-mL doses of vaccine, subcutaneously, 4-8 weeks apart.