Variped Vaccine is indicated for active immunization for prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older.

Introduction:
Variped Vaccine is a vaccine that 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.

Dosage Form:
Injection

Side Effects:

• No common side effects listed.

How to Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How it Works:
Variped Vaccine is a vaccine that 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.

Quick Tips:

• Variped Vaccine 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 Variped Vaccine if you are pregnant or have a weak immune system.

Interacting Drugs:

• Azathioprine
• Mercaptopurine
• Methotrexate
• Mycophenolate mofetil