best time to give varicella vaccine

March 2004

Experts are debating the best time to give varicella vaccine.

The latest Canadian varicella guidelines recommend giving it to children who are 12 months or older.

Now it seems that varicella vaccination is slightly LESS effective when given to children BEFORE 15 months of age.

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Infectious Diseases best time to give varicella vaccine
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