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The doseage changes each year with the seasonal flu vaccines based upon human and laboratory trials to see what doseages are effective against the selected strains of flu that are expected to be predominant during the upcoming flu season. The Swine Flu vaccine is still (August 2009) being tested to determine this by the drug manufacturers. It is expected that this will be tested and determined for vaccine release very soon.
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∙ 10y agoThe recommended dose of chickenpox vaccine is 0.5 cc subcutaneous in two doses.
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How effective is the vaccine against mononucleosis?
One dose of chickenpox vaccine is 80-85% effective. A second dose is now recommended to increase immunity.
Can you get chickenpox vaccine when you're pregnant?
Chickenpox vaccine is not recommended for women who are pregnant.
What good can a vaccine be if one has had chickenpox?
Chickenpox vaccine isn't needed if you've had chickenpox in the past. Shingles vaccine is recommended for patient 60 and over to prevent shingles.
How much does chickenpox vaccine cost in India?
1450 rs for a single dose
Will a third chickenpox vaccine improve varicella titer?
At this time, only two chickenpox vaccines are recommended in the series. A third vaccine isn't not recommended, even if the varicella titer indicates no reaction or insufficient titer levels. See related link for references.Another answer:Not all will be immune with two doses. A low titer may require a third dose.
Is the chickenpox vaccine intramuscular?
Chickenpox vaccine is not intramuscular. It is a subcutaneous vaccine.
What vaccines for chickenpox are recommended for children between birth and 2 months?
Chickenpox vaccine is not given to children under 12 months old.
Is chickenpox vaccine useful?
Chickenpox vaccine is useful. It reduces the risk of chickenpox, of complications, hospitalizations, and deaths from chickenpox, and of shingles.
Can you test positive if you had chickenpox vaccine but never had chickenpox?
A person with a history of chickenpox or history of chickenpox vaccine will typically have a positive antibody test for chickenpox.
Can you get chickenpox vaccine if you already had chickenpox?
Yes, you can give chickenpox vaccine in the same area as other vaccines.
Can a baby without vaccine catch chickenpox?
Yes, a baby without vaccine can get chickenpox.
Should a child get a second chickenpox vaccine if he developed shingles a few years after the initial vaccine for chickenpox was given?
Current recommendations are for two doses of chickenpox vaccine, regardless of the history of chickenpox or shingles.
