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Posted On : 09 Dec 2003

What are the consequences of inadvertently giving two doses of Varicella Vaccine to a child less than 3 yrs old but given more than 6 months apart?

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Answer Discussion :

Rajesh Savargaonkar

Currently all children before age 13, one dose of varicella vaccine is recommendeded for universal immunization for all immunocmpetent children who lack reliable evidence{History or serology} of chicken pox.
Reimmunization is not recommeneded at present.However there is no evidence of increased side effects after the extra dose given accidently.Two live vaccines should be given one month apart,if can not be given together.{ MMR and Varivax}

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