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Is Varicella vaccine safe for babies?
Why should we give Varicella vaccine to 15 and half months old baby when this Vaccine is not a part of National Immunization Scheme? Which brands of Varicella vaccine are recommended for babies in India?
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There are few illness that can be prevented via vaccinations but still not included in NIS ! Varicella vaccine is one among them ! It prevent from chicken pox in childhood and shingles in adults ! Other few vaccines includes gardenal /typhoid/influenza !!
Varicella most common brands available is variped !
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
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Dr. Narasimha murthy
Pediatrician
Bangalore
Varicella vaccine prevents Chicken pox and Zoster also later in life .Many vaccines available do not find place in NIS , mostly because of cost and other reasons not known. Prevention is always better whenever possible.
Many brands are available, can be discussed with your pediatrician in private.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Chicken pox complications
Pneumonia
Brain infection
Ear & skin infection
Rashes over the body
Nexipox, Variped or Varicella
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