Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated
Written By Dr. Radhika DuaLast updated 13 Jun 2023 | 11:29 AM (UTC)
Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated Uses
Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated is used to prevent chickenpox.
How Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated works
Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common side effects of Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Fever
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Biovac V
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹1799 to ₹1799
1 variant(s)
Varilrix
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2029 to ₹2029
1 variant(s)
Variped
MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹2500 to ₹2500
1 variant(s)
Zuvicella
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
₹1740 to ₹1740
1 variant(s)
Varivax
Vhb Life Sciences Inc
₹1690 to ₹1690
1 variant(s)
Varivaxo
Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
₹1690 to ₹1690
1 variant(s)
Nexipox
Novo Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹2389 to ₹2389
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated
- Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated helps prevent chickenpox.
- It is given as an injection under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm.
- It is given as two doses. The second dose is given 4 to 8 weeks after the first dose.
- You may get a rash or mild fever, or you feel tired or sore at the site of the injection.
- Do not take Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated if you are pregnant or have a weak immune system.



