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Patient Information about VARIVAX® (pronounced “VAR ih vax”) Generic name: Varicella Virus Vaccine Live (cont)


What should you or your child avoid when getting VARIVAX?


Do not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products for 6 weeks after getting VARIVAX.


It is rare, but possible, that once you have the vaccine, you could spread the chickenpox virus to others. Whenever possible, try to avoid contact with certain groups of people for up to six weeks after receiving the vaccine. This is because the disease for these groups may be quite serious. These groups include:


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 never had chickenpox.


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Tell your doctor or health care provider if you or your child expect to have contact with someone who falls into one of these groups.


What are the possible side effects of VARIVAX?


The most common side effects reported after taking VARIVAX are:


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Other less common side effects have also been reported.


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Tell your health care provider if you have any of the following problems within a short time after getting VARIVAX because they may be signs of an allergic reaction:  


Other side effects have been reported. Some of them were serious. These include bruising more easily than normal; red or purple, flat, pinhead spots under the skin; severe paleness; difficulty walking; severe skin disorders; skin infection; and


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chickenpox. Rarely, swelling of the brain, stroke, inflammation of the lungs (known as  with or without a fever have been reported. It is not known if these rare side effects are related to the vaccine.


Your doctor has a more complete list of side effects for VARIVAX.


Tell your doctor or health care provider if you or your child have any new or unusual symptoms after getting VARIVAX.


You may also report any adverse reactions to your doctor or your child’s doctor or directly to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The VAERS toll-free number is 1-800-822-7967 or report online to www.vaers.hhs.gov.


What are the ingredients of VARIVAX?


Active Ingredient: a weakened form of chickenpox virus.


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What else should I know about VARIVAX?


If you get VARIVAX while you are pregnant, please call 1-800-986-8999. Or, you can have your health care provider call.


    information about VARIVAX.


If you would like more information, talk to your health care provider, visit the web site at www.merckvaccines.com, or call 1-800-Merck-90.


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