Drug reference

varicella-zoster virus vaccine

live attenuated virus vaccine · vaccine

live attenuated virus vaccinevaccine

CDSCO approved

EXCRETION

—

not curated

INTERACTIONS

—

none in our sources

PREGNANCY

—

not curated

Mechanism

The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccine uses the Oka strain of live attenuated VZV, which has been passaged in cell cultures, to induce immunity against varicella (chickenpox), a highly infectious agent.

Indications

prevention of varicella (chickenpox)

Dosing

Pediatric: often given as a part of the combination MMRV vaccine

Related guidelines

Stroke and TIA — secondary prevention

AHA · Neurology · 2021

Tobacco-related cancer prevention

ICMR · Oncology · 2021

Cardiovascular disease prevention

ESC · Cardiology · 2021

Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

AHA · Cardiology · 2019

Infective endocarditis prevention

ADA_DENTAL · Dentistry · 2015

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team