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Varicella Vaccines

Varicella vaccines constitute an immunobiologic drug class comprising live, attenuated viral formulations derived from the Oka strain of the varicella-zoster virus. Read more about Varicella Vaccines

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About Varicella Vaccines.

Varicella vaccines constitute an immunobiologic drug class comprising live, attenuated viral formulations derived from the Oka strain of the varicella-zoster virus.

They function by stimulating active immunity through the induction of virus-specific humoral antibodies and cell-mediated immune responses without producing severe clinical disease.

Available as monovalent formulations or in combination with other live virus vaccines, these agents are indicated for the prevention of varicella (chickenpox) infection and its associated severe complications, including secondary bacterial infections, pneumonitis, and encephalitis, in individuals 12 months of age and older.