Varilrix

The Varilrix chickenpox vaccine is intended for children 9 months of age and older, as well as people in close contact with at-risk patients. The vaccine is administered in the upper arm.

Vaccination Schedule

2 doses are administered at least 6 weeks apart.

When is it necessary to postpone vaccination?

You must not be acutely ill at the time of vaccination; on the day of vaccination, physical exertion, visits to saunas or tanning beds, and heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages are not recommended. There must be an interval of at least 4 weeks between your previous and next vaccinations. You must not take antibiotics at the time of vaccination.

Most commonly reported side effects

Pain at the injection site, mild fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, digestive problems, weakness.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding

A vaccinated woman must not be pregnant or become pregnant for at least 1 month after the vaccination. No data are available on vaccination of breastfeeding women.

All information provided here is for informational purposes only. The choice of vaccine or vaccination schedule is always made by the doctor following a personal consultation at the vaccination center.