Varicella vaccine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:vaccine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Crucell
gptkbp:age 4 to 6 years
12 to 15 months
gptkbp:associated_with herd immunity
gptkbp:availability widely available
gptkbp:average_temperature -15° C or lower
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Varivax
gptkbp:clinical_trial conducted for safety and efficacy
gptkbp:complement MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella)
gptkbp:contraindication pregnant women
immunocompromised individuals
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:dosage_form not routinely recommended
gptkbp:healthcare routine childhood vaccination
reduced incidence of chickenpox
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varicella vaccine
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1995
gptkbp:is_effective_against about 90% effective
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to varies by region
updated periodically
ongoing improvements
post-marketing surveillance
exists in some populations
important for parents
through healthcare providers
monovalent vaccine
significantly reduced hospitalizations
continues for new formulations
decreased mortality rates from chickenpox
lowered healthcare costs associated with chickenpox
gptkbp:manager subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:price varies by country
gptkbp:public_awareness increased through campaigns
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FDA approved
EMA approved
gptkbp:research_focus long-term immunity
gptkbp:side_effect fever
tiredness
mild rash
anaphylaxis (rare)
gptkbp:suitable_for gptkb:Person
gptkb:CDC
gptkb:WHO
gptkbp:supply_chain managed by manufacturers
gptkbp:targets chickenpox
gptkbp:type live attenuated vaccine