Concerning the new recommendation for a second dose of varicella vaccine, do you recommend that children who received one dose at preschool age ten years ago should get a second dose now?

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Concerning the new recommendation for a second dose of varicella vaccine, do you recommend that children who received one dose at preschool age ten years ago should get a second dose now?

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Concerning the new recommendation for a second dose of varicella vaccine, do you recommend that children who received one dose at preschool age ten years ago should get a second dose now?
The recommendation is that children between 6 months and 10 years old should get two half-doses of the adjuvanted vaccine. Why can’t they get one full dose?
What does ACIP recommend for healthcare workers who are still seronegative after two doses of varicella vaccine?

score 0 · Answer 1 · 2009-12-31T16:21:52+00:00

Yes. The current recommendation is for two doses regardless of age, for anyone school age and older without evidence of immunity. For everyone whose varicella immunity is based on vaccination, two doses of varicella vaccine are required.

Concerning the new recommendation for a second dose of varicella vaccine, do you recommend that children who received one dose at preschool age ten years ago should get a second dose now?

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