best time to give varicella vaccine

March 2004

Experts are debating the best time to give varicella vaccine.

The CDC recommends giving it anytime between 12 to 18 months... but most physicians give it at the 12 month visit.

Now it seems that varicella vaccination is slightly LESS effective when given to children BEFORE 15 months of age.

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