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Varicella Vaccination Information for Healthcare Professionals
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Infographic: Chickenpox Vaccine Saves Lives Infographic
CDC recommends 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for children, adolescents, and adults to protect against varicella. Children are routinely recommended to receive the first dose at age 12 through 15 months and the second dose at age 4 through 6 years old.
ACIP vaccine recommendations and the contraindications and precautions for varicella vaccination
Information about varicella vaccine composition, dosage, and administration, as well as vaccine effectiveness and duration of protection
General information about vaccine storage and handling, as well as varicella-specific storage practices and guidelines
Administering varicella with other vaccines and possible vaccine administration errors
Materials for patients and resources for providers
You Call the Shots is an interactive, web-based immunization training course. It consists of a series of modules that discuss vaccine-preventable diseases and explain the latest recommendations for vaccine use. Each module provides learning opportunities, self-test practice questions, reference and resource materials, and an extensive glossary.