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    When Do You Inoculate A Child Against Chicken Pox?

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    The Varicella vaccine, routinely given in the USA, is recommended for children over age 12 months (typically given at age 12-18 months). Given before the age of 12 years, it can be given in a single dose and is believed to confer life-long immunity against chickenpox in over 95% of children. There is much debate and much research needed to confirm whether the chickenpox jab has any effect on the risk of getting shingles later in life.

    If a child is over 12 years of age it is recommended that they have 2 doses of the Varicella vaccination, 4 to 8 weeks apart, to obtain at least 90% chance of lifelong immunity.

    Some studies suggest that chickenpox boosters may be needed later in life to really maintain lifelong immunity against chickenpox (or shingles).

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    2 doses of the varicella vaccine. according to my local peds office, their schedule is @ 12mos, and then again after the age of 5yrs. the vaccine cannot be given with other vaccines such as hep a

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