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Patients and Caregivers

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Chickenpox

If you never gave chickenpox a second thought… Think again.
There is something you can do. Help protect your child against chickenpox.

Chickenpox Vaccination - Available through Publicly Funded Immunization Programs1,*

* Check with your child's doctor to confirm eligibility.

Contents

 The risks of chickenpox - What every parent should know

 Signs and symptoms of chickenpox

 How is chickenpox spread?

 Who usually gets chickenpox?

 Do vaccines weaken the immune system?

 What the experts recommend

 How can I help to protect my child?

 Is VARIVAX® III effective?

 How long has VARIVAX® been available?

 What can be expected after vaccination?

 How many shots of VARIVAX® III does my child need?

 Do I have to pay to get my child vaccinated with VARIVAX® III?

 For more information and useful links

 References

When discussing vaccination with your child's health-care professional, ask about VARIVAX® III.


This product information is intended only for residents of Canada.
This site is intended for parents and family looking for information about VARIVAX® III.
Please note that this site is not intended to replace regular discussions with your health-care professional.

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This site is for residents of Canada. / This site was updated on March 19, 2010.