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• Varicella disease
• Varicella vaccine information statement (VIS)

Printable description of what varicella (chickenpox) is, who should get the vaccine, what the risks are, etc. Also called Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
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Printable schedules of immunization recommendations:

• Children's schedule, 11616 bytes 

• Adolescent's and adult's schedule
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Summary: Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common in this country. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable disease and death still exist and can be passed on to people who are not protected by vaccines. Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctor's visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Sick children can also cause parents to lose time from work.

• Why get vaccinated?
• Do children prefer vaccination over having chickenpox?
• Who should be vaccinated?
• Is vaccine required for child care and school entry?
• What are the benefits?
• How important is it for adults to be vaccinated?
• Is the vaccine effective in preventing chickenpox?

• Varicella and herpes zoster vaccine
• Health care workers 
• Pregnancy
• Eligibility
• Storage and handling

Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practice. True reactions and precautions of the varicella (abbreviated var) vaccine.

Printable version. Instructions for use of vaccine information materials (vaccine information statements) 812478 bytes

Printable version. Vaccine Management booklet. Recommendations for handling and storage of selected biologicals.  34537 bytes

• MMWR, May 28, 1999 / 48(RR06); 1-5. Title: Prevention of Varicella Updated Recommendations of the ACIP.
  Summary: In Feb. 1999, the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices expanded recommendations for varicella... 

• MMWR, July 12, 1996 / 45(RR-11).
  Title: Prevention of Varicella: Recommendations of the ACIP
  Summary: These ecommendations represent the first statement by the ACIP on the use of live, attenuated varicella virus vaccine -- VARIVAX©...

• How serious is chickenpox?
• What you need to know
• Disease reduction goals
• Recommendations for prevention
• Frequently asked questions
• Pink book
• VPD surveillance manual

• Why get vaccinated?
• Who should get vaccinated with MMR?
• How many doses are needed?
• What are the risks from MMR?
• What if there is a serious reaction?
• How can I learn more?

• Varicella Vaccine Update (RE9941): American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Infectious Diseases 
  Pediatrics 2000; 105: 136-141.
  http://www.aap.org/policy/re9941.html
  
• Recommendations for the Use of Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine: American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Infectious Diseases  Pediatrics 1995; 95(No. 5): 791-796. http://www.aap.org/policy/00787.html