Varilrix Vaccine

Varilrix injection 0.5ml is a live attenuated vaccine used to help protect adults and children from varicella (chickenpox). Vaccines are administered to protect against infectious diseases. This medicine is given to persons 12 months of age and older. Varilrix injection 0.5ml does not provide complete protection against naturally acquired chickenpox.

Do not use Varilrix injection 0.5ml if you are allergic to Varicella vaccine, neomycin, gelatin, or any of its ingredients. Do not use this medicine if you have blood disorders or malignant cancers affecting the immune system, receive immunosuppressive therapy, or have a weakened immune system due to illnesses such as HIV or AIDS, or medications.

Avoid taking Varilrix injection 0.5ml if you have a family history of immunodeficiency, fever, active untreated tuberculosis, or are pregnant. Pregnancy should be avoided for one month after vaccination. It is advised to use effective birth control during this period to avoid pregnancy.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a weakened immune system, if you are a pregnant woman who has never had chickenpox, or if you have a newborn baby whose mother has never had chickenpox.

Varilrix vaccine Uses to: Prevents chickenpox in adults and children.

Varilrix vaccine works by weakening or inactivating the virus in the body, which tells the immune system to build defenses against it. This protection helps prevent infection or reduce the severity of the disease if you come into contact with the actual virus later on.

Varilrix injection 0.5ml will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Your doctor will decide the Varilrix vaccine dosage, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors. Do not self-administer.

Varilrix vaccine side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Fever Redness, pain, sensitivity to touch, and swelling at the injection site Upper respiratory tract infection (nose, throat, airway) Irritability Rash, including varicella-like rash Itching at the injection site

Varilrix injection 0.5 ml can be given to individuals who have no history of chickenpox but were exposed to someone with the infection. Vaccination within 3 days of exposure may prevent chickenpox or reduce its severity, resulting in fewer skin lesions and a shorter illness. Vaccination up to 5 days after exposure may still help reduce the severity of the disease. Do not receive immune globulins or other blood products at the same time as this vaccine. Inform your doctor about all existing medical conditions before vaccination, and report any serious side effects immediately.