Chickenpox/Varicella – (VAR)
Recommended Age Range:
12–15 months and 4–6 years
Common Side Effects:
Soreness, mild rash, fever
Research & Testing History:
Routine since 1995
Use History:
Routine use since 1971
Trial Size:
~5,000 children and adults
Years on Schedule:
~30 years
Known Safety Concerns:
Mild breakthrough illness rare
Ingredients:
- Varivax (Frozen): Live attenuated varicella virus; stabilizers: sucrose, hydrolyzed gelatin, sodium chloride, monosodium L-glutamate, sodium phosphate dibasic, potassium phosphate monobasic, potassium chloride; residuals: proteins and DNA from MRC-5 human cells, sodium phosphate monobasic, EDTA, neomycin, fetal bovine serum
- Varivax (Refrigerated): Live attenuated varicella virus; stabilizers: sucrose, hydrolyzed gelatin, urea, sodium chloride, monosodium L-glutamate, sodium phosphate dibasic, potassium phosphate monobasic, potassium chloride; residuals: proteins and DNA from MRC-5 human cells, neomycin, bovine calf serum