CHICKEN POX VACCINE – TYPE OF VACCINE
- It is a live attenuated vaccine with Oka strain of virus.
- Stored at +2 to +8ºC. The diluent is not to be frozen.
- Protect from light.
- All children between the age of 19 months to 13 years(preferably before 13th birthday).
- All people 13 years and older should get 2 doses of vaccine 4-8 weeks apart, if they have not:
- got chickenpox vaccine
- had chicken pox