chickenpox vaccine

A one-shot live varicella virus vaccine that confers 6+ yrs of protection in 70–90%
Adverse effects Injection site pain, erythema
Contraindications History of anaphylactoid reactions to neomycin or gelatin, current fever, pregnancy, immunocompromise; pregnancy should be avoided for 3 months post-vaccination

chickenpox vaccine

Pediatrics A one-shot live varicella virus vaccine that confers 6+ yrs of protection in 70–90% Adverse effects Injection site pain, erythema Contraindications Hx of anaphylactoid reactions to neomycin or gelatin, current fever, pregnancy, immunocompromise; pregnancy be avoided for 3 months post-vaccination. See Chickenpox.