Varicella vaccine update

N. A. Halsey, J. S. Abramson, P. J. Chesney, M. C. Fisher, M. A. Gerber, S. M. Marcy, D. L. Murray, G. D. Overturf, C. G. Prober, T. N. Saari, L. B. Weiner, R. J. Whitley, G. Peter, L. K. Pickering, C. J. Baker, A. Hirsch, R. F. Jacobs, N. E. Macdonald, B. Schwartz, W. A. OrensteinP. A. Patriarca, N. R. Rabinovich, R. F. Breiman, J. Seward, A. A. Gershon

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Abstract

Recommendations for routine varicella vaccination were published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in May 1995, but many eligible children remain unimmunized. This update provides additional information on the varicella disease burden before the availability of varicella vaccine, potential barriers to immunization, efforts to increase the level of coverage, new safety data, and new recommendations for use of the varicella vaccine after exposure and in children with human immunodeficiency virus infections. Pediatricians are strongly encouraged to support public health officials in the development and implementation of varicella immunization requirements for child care and school entry.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)136-141
Number of pages6
JournalPediatrics
Volume105
Issue number1 I
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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