Where Can I Get A Varicella Vaccine- 395 Questions Answered

I just got the Varicella vaccine after finding out through blood work that I am not immune. Is it possible for me to pass on the virus to someone who is not immunized yet (a newborn)?

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Dr. Ramdas Dahiphale Pediatrician | Pune

No chance at all. Infected/disease person can only transfer viruses to unimmunized person. ... Read More

Hi, okay so here’s my question , do you recommend i get a titer or get the 2 varicella vaccines ... i had Chicken pox when i was 2yrs old , but no proof of that other than my moms word, but school is asking for either 2 varicella vaccines , had disease , (which i did But no proof ) or positive titer

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Dr. Udayanath Sahoo Internal Medicine | Bhubaneswar

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Practo "As" per your clinical history is concerned as you have no positive titers then discuss about vaccination with your Doctor, you can take 2 vaccines during 2mon ... Read More

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My child's age is 23 Months. We have given first dose of Varicella vaccine ( Varilrix) on 19 Aug. When we have to second dose of Vaccine? Both doses are same or different?

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Dr. Brindha. V Pediatrician | Erode

The second dose is same booster dose it can be given now or at the age of 4 years ... Read More

Hello dr we missed varicella vaccine for my 2 year kid but we had given MR vaccine at age of 15 months will it work for chicken pox also or do we need to vaccinate him now..please suggest

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Dr. Hussain Kotawala Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

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MMR is not for chiken pox ... Read More

I have shingles. Almost 12 have passed since the infection started and my blisters are drying up. I got my 14 month old daughter vaccinated with varicella vaccine 5 days ago. How long do I need to keep myself isolated so that she doesn't catch infection?

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Dr. Pragathi H A Pediatrician | Belgaum

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Hello, need to be isolated till your lesions are dried up and crusted. ... Read More

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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Dr. Narasimha murthy Pediatrician | Bangalore

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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 bette ... Read More

My son is 19 months old. Is the first dose of varicella vaccine advisable at this age. Kindly reply at the earliest

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Dr. Geetanjali Dambalkar Gupta Pediatrician | Gurgaon

Yes, Varicella vaccine may be given at this age. ... Read More

Can Varicella vaccine for babies cause mild chicken pox infection as a side effect give that the vaccine is live attenuated?

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Least likely May be below 10 rashes, in less than 10% of cases ... Read More

Pls tell me 12 Month Hepatitis A Vaccine Single shot Brand and which one is better between Biovac A or Havrix 720 ?? Also mention the Brand for Varicella Vaccine and which one is better between Varilrix or Biovac V or Zuvicella or Variped ?? Pls guide in detail.

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Dr. Chandan Barnwal Pediatrician | Ranchi

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I prefer Biovac A and Nexipox. ... Read More

My daughter is 18 month old . Can I get her chickenpox vaccine at this age. We Missed at the 15 month stage. Please guide

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Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Hello ! Yes u can ... Read More

Where varicella shot is given to 15 month old...thigh or arm?? Can we can dpt boosteer after 1 week of that?

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings Doctors use the anterolateral thigh or the upper arm. You can safely give a DPT booster 1 week later. ... Read More

Below are my reports Kindly prescribe which vaccines are needed. Also advise on hepatitis B vaccine.

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Dr. Sai Swetha Bobburi General Physician | Hyderabad

A proper consultation is needed to assess and guide treatment. ... Read More

My friend developed chickenpox symptoms on Friday night (21 Mar) and now has multiple blisters on the face and body, including inside the mouth and throat. I had very close contact for about 5 days (Wed–Sun, 19–23 Mar), This includes the 1–2 days before symptoms, when the virus is also contagious, so the exposure period has been c

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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Take asap.best within 3 to 5 days after exposure.take in supervision of doctor if you are pregnant because its live vaccine.otherwise no problem if you are not immunocompromised or pregnant. So go for ... Read More

Hello everyone. My baby will complete 6 months tomorrow. We have given her government vaccines in Telangana state. Are government vaccines enough for her ? Or else we should give her extra vaccines which are provided by private clinics. If yes. Can you please tell me what vaccine should be given at a private clinic. At present she received 14 weeks

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Government vaccines cover essential protection, but private clinics offer additional vaccines for broader coverage. At 6 months, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends the Influenza (Flu) a ... Read More

I got scratch from cat 6 months ago i take full vaccine course that time... recently i scratch by a dog and doctor told me to take 2 intradermal injection day 0 and day3 i take again for reassurance I again take one intramascular injection in day 08 is it cancel previous vaccine or I am safe i m really worried does intradermal and this intramascul

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Dr. Maria Shaikh General Practitioner | Mumbai

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Please be reassured—you are safe, and nothing has been cancelled or harmed by taking an extra intramuscular (IM) rabies vaccine. Rabies vaccines given intradermally (ID) or intramuscularly (IM) are eq ... Read More

I take rabies vaccine intradermal course for cat scratch in June but i smoke weed 3 times regular every day for anxiety and i have addiction of masturbation regular i did this during vaccine course and after vaccination for months (june,july, August, September,October, November, December) does this reduce vaccine effectiveness should I take vaccine

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Dr. Gaurav Jain General Physician | Ahmedabad

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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance. ... Read More

I take rabies vaccine intradermal 4 injection for cat scratch in June but i smoke weed 3times regular for anxiety and i have addiction of masturbation i did this during vaccine course and after vaccination for months does this reduce vaccine effectiveness should I take vaccine again I'm really worried.. I keep thinking if vaccine didn't work for re

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Dr. Devika P General Practitioner | Bellary

Hi!.It is appreciated that you have completed the doses of rabies vaccine.Regarding your concerns of smoking weed and masturbation,No it does not affect the efficacy of vaccine.So you need not worry a ... Read More

Hello dr, my baby is 13 months and 20 days old. Recently my baby took the varicella vaccine and it has been 5 days . Is that ok to give je2 vaccine now or any time gap required

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings yes u can give ... Read More

I took rabues vaccine whole course in febuary month after that i took rabies vaccine again in may month because of sratch of dog and i took 5 vaccine in one month of may and yesterday i got bite by dog again should i have to take vaccine again

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I am planning for pregnancy and when should I try to conceive after taking chicken pox vaccine? Please give advice

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My 10 month baby got a cold.. and tomorrow we have a planned vaccine. Is it ok to give her.. her due vacation - MR1, PCV booster, fipv3, vitamin A

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Dr. Sachin Pariskar Pediatrician | Pune

Yes u can give ... Read More

My son today received his varicella 2 vaccination varivax vaccine given to him but he was vaccinated with variped vaccine in varicella 1 vaccination time. Will his vaccination be effective? Should we redo his vaccination

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Dr. Anjana Warrier Pediatrician | Chennai

Same brand better but if not possible it's OK. Need not be repeated ... Read More

My daughter took vaccine vaxiflu 14/2/24. Tomorrow we are going to abroad, can she take vaxiflu or typhoid vaccine tomorrow? We are going to leave India , so can't wait for 2-3 more days. Please guide me.

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

12th can be earliest not early then that ... Read More

I given mmr at 9th month and variped vaccine at march 2018 and sep2022 to my kid. Now In our surroundings few of them is affected by chicken pox. This will enough?

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Dr. Ria Mittal Pediatrician | Mohali

You need to keep ur child away from them. Vaccine prevents severity and not disease ... Read More

My lo is 18 months old. On 20 December 2023 he was supposed to take the 2nd dose of chicken pox vaccine. Since he was having cough, cold and fever, I did not take him for the vaccination. Can giving this 2nd dose be delayed? Till what age group is the vaccine given?

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Dr. Harika Prakerla Pediatrician | Guntur

Once his fever ,cold cough settles down can give 2nd dose of vaccination ... Read More

Which MMR vaccine is best Tresivac or Priorix Pls suggest .. Tresivac is by serum institute and Priorix is of gsk

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Both same Content and everything wise Priorix better if travelling abroad ... Read More

In August 2023 I had covid 2nd time.In September I had Dengue.Should I take the pneumonia influenza vaccine and the 3rd dose of covid vaccine now.I have already take 2 vcovid vaccines in 1st in January 2022 and 2nd in May 2022.I am a teacher and in constant touch with children whom I often found coughing.Also the covid cases are rising in India.

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Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

Please look after your fever. It seems you are becoming a cocktail of all types of viral infections. Your further vaccination schedule should be postponed for the time being. ... Read More

Hello doctor I want to know can I give MMR 3 and Varicella vaccine on the same say together ? Is it possible. Thanks in advance for your help

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Yes definitely. Or either a gap of 1 month ... Read More

On 13th September 2023 - we got varicella dose 1 from private hospital. Today ( 1 november -2023)- we got 4 vaccines from government hospital : 1.DPT 1 booster , 2. OPV booster, 3. Measles rubella 2, 4. Vitamin A 2 drops. Please confirm if there is any common vaccine w.r.t varicella 1st dose and the below 4 vaccines?

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Dr. Pragathi H A Pediatrician | Belgaum

Hello, there is no combination vaccine containing all the above vaccines. ... Read More

Hello sir and mam, I forgot to give my baby vaccine on 9 month. Now she is 10 months and weight is 6 kg. Doctor said she is not gaining weight. So can i give vaccine or not please suggest. 🙏🏻 Can low weight cause problems?

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings yes u can give ... Read More

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I just got the Varicella vaccine after finding out through blood work that I am not immune. Is it possible for me to pass on the virus to someone who is not immunized yet (a newborn)?

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My child's age is 23 Months. We have given first dose of Varicella vaccine ( Varilrix) on 19 Aug. When we have to second dose of Vaccine? Both doses are same or different?

Hello dr we missed varicella vaccine for my 2 year kid but we had given MR vaccine at age of 15 months will it work for chicken pox also or do we need to vaccinate him now..please suggest

I have shingles. Almost 12 have passed since the infection started and my blisters are drying up. I got my 14 month old daughter vaccinated with varicella vaccine 5 days ago. How long do I need to keep myself isolated so that she doesn't catch infection?

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?

My son is 19 months old. Is the first dose of varicella vaccine advisable at this age. Kindly reply at the earliest

Can Varicella vaccine for babies cause mild chicken pox infection as a side effect give that the vaccine is live attenuated?

Pls tell me 12 Month Hepatitis A Vaccine Single shot Brand and which one is better between Biovac A or Havrix 720 ?? Also mention the Brand for Varicella Vaccine and which one is better between Varilrix or Biovac V or Zuvicella or Variped ?? Pls guide in detail.

My daughter is 18 month old . Can I get her chickenpox vaccine at this age. We Missed at the 15 month stage. Please guide

Where varicella shot is given to 15 month old...thigh or arm?? Can we can dpt boosteer after 1 week of that?

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Hello dr, my baby is 13 months and 20 days old. Recently my baby took the varicella vaccine and it has been 5 days . Is that ok to give je2 vaccine now or any time gap required

I took rabues vaccine whole course in febuary month after that i took rabies vaccine again in may month because of sratch of dog and i took 5 vaccine in one month of may and yesterday i got bite by dog again should i have to take vaccine again

I am planning for pregnancy and when should I try to conceive after taking chicken pox vaccine? Please give advice

My 10 month baby got a cold.. and tomorrow we have a planned vaccine. Is it ok to give her.. her due vacation - MR1, PCV booster, fipv3, vitamin A

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My daughter took vaccine vaxiflu 14/2/24. Tomorrow we are going to abroad, can she take vaxiflu or typhoid vaccine tomorrow? We are going to leave India , so can't wait for 2-3 more days. Please guide me.

I given mmr at 9th month and variped vaccine at march 2018 and sep2022 to my kid. Now In our surroundings few of them is affected by chicken pox. This will enough?

My lo is 18 months old. On 20 December 2023 he was supposed to take the 2nd dose of chicken pox vaccine. Since he was having cough, cold and fever, I did not take him for the vaccination. Can giving this 2nd dose be delayed? Till what age group is the vaccine given?

Which MMR vaccine is best Tresivac or Priorix Pls suggest .. Tresivac is by serum institute and Priorix is of gsk

Hello doctor I want to know can I give MMR 3 and Varicella vaccine on the same say together ? Is it possible. Thanks in advance for your help

Hello sir and mam, I forgot to give my baby vaccine on 9 month. Now she is 10 months and weight is 6 kg. Doctor said she is not gaining weight. So can i give vaccine or not please suggest. 🙏🏻 Can low weight cause problems?

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